CarVerify

Free Car Check

A16 DOF

2013 Vauxhall Insignia

White Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,315 mi
Last recorded130,315 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Insignia81,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 DOF
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 130,315 miles

Condensation in offside front headlight lens

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 130,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Condensation in offside front headlight lens

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Oct 2024 116,326 miles

Front subframe corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bushes corroding away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 116,326 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bushes corroding away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 98,218 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes of front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under side of vehicle corroded (Front and Rear subframes)

Fail 10 Oct 2023 98,218 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes of front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Under side of vehicle corroded (Front and Rear subframes)

Pass 27 Sep 2022 78,287 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 67,518 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 59,128 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 43,070 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 34,501 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 28,424 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Oct 2017 28,243 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% across rear axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 17,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 17,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Vauxhall Insignia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A16 DOF is a 2013 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 81,730 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A16 DOF, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A16 DOF?

You can check the full history of A16 DOF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A16 DOF registered?

A16 DOF is a 2013 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 19 October 2013.

Is A16 DOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 DOF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A16 DOF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A16 DOF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.