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AJ16 BTF

2016 Vauxhall Insignia

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,068 mi
Last recorded68,068 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Insignia64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 BTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 68,068 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 66,852 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 57,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 31,357 miles

No acceleration detected on smoke test

Pass 21 Dec 2022 30,746 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 29,944 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 27,089 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 27,083 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 18,042 miles

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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AJ16 BTF is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AJ16 BTF, 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.

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What year was AJ16 BTF registered?

AJ16 BTF is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 29 May 2016.

Is AJ16 BTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 BTF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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