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BA03 TAM

2016 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,515 mi
Last recorded103,515 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Insignia64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA03 TAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 103,515 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 97,842 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 97,842 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 94,154 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 87,451 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 87,449 miles

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

Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel nut missing from all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Ad-blue warning range displayed

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 77,042 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 63,356 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 60,094 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 42,657 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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BA03 TAM is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BA03 TAM, 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 BA03 TAM registered?

BA03 TAM is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 14 June 2016.

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