2020 Vauxhall Insignia 1.6L Diesel · R17 OBE
2020 Vauxhall Insignia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Jan 2020. Recorded mileage 38,343 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,343 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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R17 OBE Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 38,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
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R17 OBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Vauxhall Insignia (R17 OBE) between January 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
R17 OBE Mileage History
- 11/01/202321,247 mi
- 19/03/202432,839 mi+11,592 mi
- 20/03/202432,839 mi
- 17/06/202432,906 mi+67 mi
- 02/06/202535,835 mi+2,929 mi
- 02/06/202535,835 mi
- 29/05/202638,343 mi+2,508 mi
Average of roughly 5,061 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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