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2016 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA2.0L Diesel

DT65 ABV

2016 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA — Diesel, 1956cc. This vehicle has 236,246 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/01/2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1956cc
Mechanical Assessment
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on January 21, 2025, at 236,246 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable as the car has consistently met standards following immediate remedial action. The 2023 and 2025 tests both show failures followed immediately by passes, suggesting that the previous owners were proactive in addressing minor non-compliance issues to ensure the vehicle remained road legal. The mileage profile is exceptionally high for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 23,600 miles per year. A significant usage spike occurred between the March 2020 test at 89,968 miles and the June 2023 test at 201,575 miles, where the car covered over 111,000 miles in just three years. This rapid accumulation indicates heavy motorway use, which places specific stresses on the drivetrain, turbocharger, and suspension components compared to typical city-driven examples. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking assembly, given the high mileage. At 236,000 miles, control arm bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers are likely nearing the end of their functional life. The buyer should check for binding calipers or uneven wear on brake discs, as high-frequency use often accelerates component degradation. While the MOT record shows no structural failures yet, the age and mileage of the vehicle necessitate a close look for corrosion on the subframe and exhaust mounting points.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
38
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Jul 2026, 02:00
Mechanic's Historical Review
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on January 21, 2025, at 236,246 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable as the car has consistently met standards following immediate remedial action. The 2023 and 2025 tests both show failures followed immediately by passes, suggesting that the previous owners were proactive in addressing minor non-compliance issues to ensure the vehicle remained road legal. The mileage profile is exceptionally high for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 23,600 miles per year. A significant usage spike occurred between the March 2020 test at 89,968 miles and the June 2023 test at 201,575 miles, where the car covered over 111,000 miles in just three years. This rapid accumulation indicates heavy motorway use, which places specific stresses on the drivetrain, turbocharger, and suspension components compared to typical city-driven examples. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking assembly, given the high mileage. At 236,000 miles, control arm bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers are likely nearing the end of their functional life. The buyer should check for binding calipers or uneven wear on brake discs, as high-frequency use often accelerates component degradation. While the MOT record shows no structural failures yet, the age and mileage of the vehicle necessitate a close look for corrosion on the subframe and exhaust mounting points.
MOT Test History Overview

Our records for this Vauxhall Insignia (DT65 ABV) from 2016 show a total of 4 MOT tests between May 2023 and January 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 50% of its MOT tests, totaling 2 passes against 2 fails. This pass rate is below average and potential buyers should investigate the failure history carefully.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and o/s/r (5.3.2 (d))”.

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