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A16 VEW

2011 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,320 mi
Last recorded112,320 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Insignia81,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 VEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 112,320 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 112,320 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 99,509 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark level low (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp full of condensation

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded / rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 99,507 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper pipe union (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edges cut / out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark level low (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp full of condensation

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded / rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 95,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 95,798 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 87,395 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 87,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 79,025 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 71,103 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 66,049 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 66,048 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,659 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 46,041 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 38,525 miles

Rear Wiper Inoperative

Fail 1 Mar 2017 38,524 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Wiper Inoperative

Pass 14 Mar 2016 35,116 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 30,192 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 23,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Insignia?

Based on 3,238,878 MOT tests across 297,647 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
297,647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 45,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,535
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,349
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,379
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A16 VEW is a 2011 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 81,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Insignia fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 45,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 VEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Insignia typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 VEW registered?

A16 VEW is a 2011 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 August 2011.

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