2009 Vauxhall Insignia 1.8L Petrol · SD09 OSR

The Vauxhall Insignia presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 1 May 2025 at 146,185 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle cleared its final test with no defects recorded, though the preceding attempt on 25 April 2025 at 146,158 miles failed for reasons the DVSA entry does not specify. A near-identical pattern occurred in 2024, where the car failed on 26 April at 141,808 miles then passed three days later on 29 April at 141,811 miles with no defects logged. Such repeated fail-then-pass sequences within days suggest the owner addressed minor compliance issues promptly rather than neglecting the vehicle. The odometer shows 146,185 miles against a 2009 build date, equating to roughly 8,600 miles per year which is typical for a vehicle of this age. Annual accumulation has been consistent, with 6,374 miles added between the April 2023 test at 135,306 miles and April 2024 at 141,808 miles, then 4,347 miles to the 2025 tests. No standing periods or mileage spikes are evident from the record. The sparse history of only five entries over three years limits deep trend analysis, but the absence of any advisories or recorded defects across all tests indicates no chronic wear was formally flagged. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean MOT slate. The undocumented failures in April 2024 and April 2025 warrant scrutiny; the tester logged no defects yet the vehicle could not pass, implying issues such as lighting, fluid leaks, or emissions that were corrected before retest. At 17 years old and 146,000 miles, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake disc wear, and subframe corrosion remain probable even if not cited. The Insignia's age makes underbody structural integrity and exhaust condition the priority checks a workshop should confirm beyond the DVSA data.