2017 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Petrol · OV67 CHL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test on 10 July 2026 at 87,583 miles passed despite a non-excessive oil leak and an offside front inner tyre worn to the legal limit with signs of edge wear. This follows a period of clean records, but the emergence of these defects suggests the owner is only addressing mechanical issues once they trigger an MOT failure. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,700 miles per year. The data shows a steady accumulation of distance, moving from 41,670 miles in October 2020 to 87,583 miles by July 2026. There is a notable gap between October 2021 and October 2022 where the car covered over 11,000 miles in a year, which represents a slight increase in usage that coincides with the first appearance of tyre-related wear and failure. A buyer should closely inspect the engine bay for the source of the oil leak identified in the 2026 test, as the tester noted it was not excessive but is nonetheless present. The recurring issues with front tyres, including the failures in 2020 and 2022 and the edge wear noted in 2026, indicate a potential alignment problem or worn-out suspension bushes in the front assembly. A physical check of the control arms and bushings is necessary to ensure the uneven tyre wear is not caused by deeper mechanical play in the chassis.