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BA16 SAR

2018 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,145 mi
Last recorded167,145 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Insignia51,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 SAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 167,145 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 140,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a repair to the inner side wall.

Fail 21 Apr 2025 140,080 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Number plate is delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a repair to the inner side wall.

Pass 13 Apr 2024 131,632 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2024 131,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted correctly during test (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 115,100 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 91,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 66,621 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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BA16 SAR is a 2018 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 51,071 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 BA16 SAR, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BA16 SAR registered?

BA16 SAR is a 2018 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 25 April 2018.

Is BA16 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA16 SAR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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