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AO16 YMD

2016 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

59,597 mi
Last recorded59,597 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Insignia64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 YMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 59,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 59,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 54,821 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users during warm up (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 54,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users during warm up (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 49,188 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 49,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively shows signs of heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin showing signs of heat damage (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear unable to test rear wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 26 Jun 2023 42,577 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2023 42,577 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 36,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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))

tpms light on

Pass 1 Jul 2021 31,116 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 31,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 23,251 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 23,251 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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AO16 YMD is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 AO16 YMD, 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 AO16 YMD registered?

AO16 YMD is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 2 July 2016.

Is AO16 YMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO16 YMD shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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