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AY16 YGA

2016 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,380 mi
Last recorded100,380 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Insignia64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 YGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 100,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 100,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 83,750 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 75,318 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 75,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2022 63,689 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 63,689 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 47,477 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads fitted to worn/lipped discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

condensation in o/s/r lamp cluster

emissions too clean for smoke meter

Fail 3 Nov 2021 47,477 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads fitted to worn/lipped discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

condensation in o/s/r lamp cluster

emissions too clean for smoke meter

Pass 11 Nov 2020 38,371 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test cross and air freshener ()

ppe face masks removed from gear lever and area cleaned

Fail 11 Nov 2020 38,371 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test cross and air freshener ()

ppe face masks removed from gear lever and area cleaned

Pass 6 Nov 2019 30,581 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 25,007 miles

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

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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AY16 YGA is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AY16 YGA, 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 AY16 YGA registered?

AY16 YGA is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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