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GR03 GEF

2016 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,526 mi
Last recorded141,526 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Insignia64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 GEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 141,526 miles
Pass 7 May 2026 69,345 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 69,345 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working switching the wrong way around (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 68,469 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 127,371 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 114,078 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2024 114,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 67,961 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 101,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer edge +side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the inner edge +side wall deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 64,028 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 90,884 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 55,342 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 55,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 81,419 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2021 81,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 49,290 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 74,081 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 41,368 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 65,870 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 54,560 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 42,776 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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GR03 GEF is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GR03 GEF, 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 GR03 GEF registered?

GR03 GEF is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 13 May 2016.

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