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AU16 UWP

2016 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,217 mi
Last recorded119,217 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Insignia64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 UWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 119,217 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

both side rear upper shock absorber dust shrouds are insecure

front exhaust flexipipe is perishing/corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Nov 2025 119,217 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

both side rear upper shock absorber dust shrouds are insecure

front exhaust flexipipe is perishing/corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Nov 2024 109,751 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush is perishing and has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush is perishing and has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both side rear shock absorbers(upper dust shrouds are insecure)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Nov 2024 109,751 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush is perishing and has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush is perishing and has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both side rear shock absorbers(upper dust shrouds are insecure)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Nov 2023 100,923 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads approx 70& worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stonechips centre lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear indicator(225-55-17) (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower suspension arms(rear inner bushes are perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

slight oil leak on offside undertray

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Nov 2023 100,923 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads approx 70& worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stonechips centre lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear indicator(225-55-17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower suspension arms(rear inner bushes are perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

slight oil leak on offside undertray

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Nov 2022 90,406 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both side rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Nov 2022 90,406 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective upper end split but adequately clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

both side rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Dec 2021 80,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 80,977 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 70,186 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 66,353 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 66,353 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 51,431 miles

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))

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 UWP is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UWP, 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 AU16 UWP registered?

AU16 UWP is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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