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AE66 VRL

2016 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,176 mi
Last recorded88,176 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Insignia64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 VRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 88,176 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 81,571 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 74,586 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 74,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2022 67,137 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 57,656 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 47,932 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 39,347 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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AE66 VRL is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE66 VRL, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE66 VRL?

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What year was AE66 VRL registered?

AE66 VRL is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 9 September 2016.

Is AE66 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 VRL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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