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A23 WRA

2016 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,280 mi
Last recorded79,280 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Insignia64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 WRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 79,280 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 72,632 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 72,631 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 67,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 67,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 65,625 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 65,625 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 60,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 60,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 41,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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
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A23 WRA is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 64,248 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 A23 WRA, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A23 WRA registered?

A23 WRA is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is A23 WRA safe to buy?

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