2016 Vauxhall Insignia 1.6L Diesel · SC16 AAV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a concerning trend of escalating mechanical issues. While it passed its latest test in November 2025 at 67,637 miles, it initially failed that same test due to an inoperative or malfunctioning engine management indicator light. This diagnostic failure follows a previous failure in November 2024 at 64,339 miles where the vehicle was flagged for emitting blue smoke during acceleration, which typically indicates oil consumption issues potentially related to turbocharger wear or piston ring degradation. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year over the last decade. The progression is steady, moving from 22,998 miles in 2019 to 67,637 miles in late 2025. However, the low mileage does not correlate with a pristine maintenance record, as the intervals between tests show recurring mechanical failures rather than proactive upkeep. The lack of long-distance running suggests that previous owners may have only addressed faults when forced to do so by the annual MOT inspections. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the engine health and exhaust system to address the recurring blue smoke and electronic sensor faults. The braking system shows a history of binding issues recorded at 52,590 miles, where all four wheels were flagged for binding, suggesting sticking calipers or seized slide pins that require professional attention. Additionally, the history of missing wheel bolts and insufficient tyre tread in 2020 and 2021 indicates a past disregard for basic safety-critical checks. Focus the inspection on checking for oil leaks and ensuring the engine management system has been properly rectified rather than merely masked.