2016 Vauxhall Insignia 1.6L Diesel · UX04 ATO

The Vauxhall Insignia has maintained a clean MOT record in its three most recent tests, with the October 2025 inspection at 96,065 miles showing no defects at all. This suggests the vehicle has been well cared for in the past year, with no major mechanical or structural issues emerging. The trend over the last two years is stable, though the earlier history reveals a pattern of tyre and brake wear that has since been addressed—front brake pads were flagged as thin in 2023, and tyres were consistently worn close to legal limits between 2021 and 2024. The absence of any advisories or failures in the latest test implies that these issues were rectified promptly, but it also highlights a history of consumable neglect that, if repeated, could lead to more serious problems. The mileage accumulation of 9,606 miles per year is typical for a 10-year-old vehicle, suggesting neither excessive use nor prolonged disuse. The recorded intervals between tests are consistent, with roughly 15,000–16,000 miles covered annually, which aligns with standard service intervals for this model. There are no red flags in the mileage progression—no sudden spikes or prolonged gaps—that might indicate irregular maintenance or storage periods. The most recent MOT, just nine months ago, confirms the car has been actively used and checked recently, reducing the risk of hidden degradation. For a buyer, the primary focus should be on verifying whether the tyre and brake issues from 2021–2024 were fully resolved. The 2023 advisory on front brake pads indicates they may have been replaced, but a thorough inspection of the brake system—including calipers, discs, and hydraulic fluid condition—is essential to rule out binding or uneven wear. The repeated tyre advisories, particularly the edge wear and cracking noted in 2021, suggest previous owners may have ignored rotation or alignment issues. Checking for uneven tread depth, suspension bush wear, and steering alignment would be prudent. While the latest MOT is clean, the history of consumable neglect means a buyer should treat this as an opportunity to reset maintenance discipline rather than assume the car is problem-free.