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AU16 UWJ

2016 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,690 mi
Last recorded118,690 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Insignia64,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 UWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 118,690 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 115,386 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 115,299 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 109,728 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 105,986 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 97,132 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 92,562 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 92,562 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 70,089 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 70,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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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AU16 UWJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU16 UWJ, 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 AU16 UWJ?

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What year was AU16 UWJ registered?

AU16 UWJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is AU16 UWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 UWJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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