2016 Vauxhall Insignia 1.6L Diesel · LO16 LXU
2016 Vauxhall Insignia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 96,545 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO16 LXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2025
- 96,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO16 LXU 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 (LO16 LXU) between December 2021 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 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: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are 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: “Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
LO16 LXU Mileage History
- 21/12/202164,007 mi
- 05/01/202374,680 mi+10,673 mi
- 15/01/202485,037 mi+10,357 mi
- 22/01/202485,223 mi+186 mi
- 20/01/202596,545 mi+11,322 mi
Average of roughly 10,553 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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