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A2 PSO

2016 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,731 mi
Last recorded107,731 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Insignia64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 PSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 107,731 miles

OSF wiper smearing slightly.

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue at offside of engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 107,731 miles

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

OSF wiper smearing slightly.

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue at offside of engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 94,593 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mount removed from centre lower of front screen. ()

OSF wiper smearing slightly.

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 94,589 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mount removed from centre lower of front screen. ()

OSF wiper smearing slightly.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 79,615 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres very slightly perishing /cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant low

Fail 28 Jul 2023 79,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres very slightly perishing /cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant low

Pass 15 Aug 2022 68,827 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 57,910 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

expansion bottle empty

Pass 14 Aug 2020 49,672 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

boot full

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2020 49,672 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

boot full

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2019 35,780 miles

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

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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A2 PSO is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A2 PSO, 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 A2 PSO registered?

A2 PSO is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is A2 PSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 PSO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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