2016 Vauxhall Insignia 1.6L Diesel · EP04 OWL
2016 Vauxhall Insignia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 120,154 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EP04 OWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 120,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EP04 OWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Insignia (EP04 OWL) between August 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
EP04 OWL Mileage History
- 06/08/202290,414 mi
- 04/08/2023101,867 mi+11,453 mi
- 16/11/2024111,743 mi+9,876 mi
- 17/11/2025120,122 mi+8,379 mi
- 18/11/2025120,154 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 9,050 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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