2012 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · OU12 AHK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in March 2026 at 144,801 miles passed, yet it carried advisories for worn rear tyres and an incorrectly adjusted parking brake. This follows a concerning period in early 2025 where the car failed initially due to a structural tear in a rear tyre and pitted brake discs, suggesting the owner is only addressing mechanical faults once they trigger a failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,300 miles per year. The record shows a steady progression between 2015 and 2021, where the car covered roughly 38,000 miles over six years with relatively clean results. However, the usage increased significantly after 2021, with the vehicle covering over 54,000 miles in the last five years. This higher annual mileage correlates with the recent appearance of recurring wear issues on consumables and braking components seen in the later entries. A buyer must inspect the suspension geometry and alignment, as the recurring reports of inner-edge tyre wear in 2022, 2023, and 2026 indicate persistent tracking issues or worn bushes. The recurring parking brake maladjustment noted in both 2025 and 2026 requires a physical check to ensure the cables are not corroded or the mechanism seized. Furthermore, the blowing injector seal reported in 2023 warrants a close inspection of the engine manifold and the injectors to ensure no significant carbon buildup or damage to the cylinder head remains, along with a thorough check of the front brake discs for surface corrosion beyond the pitting noted in 2025.