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A5 OWL

2016 Vauxhall Insignia

Green Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,774 mi
Last recorded108,774 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Insignia64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 OWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 108,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 102,043 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 102,043 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 91,231 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 79,502 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 66,842 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 56,635 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 53,584 miles

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

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

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

emissions to clean to read

Pass 11 Feb 2019 45,394 miles

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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A5 OWL is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia in Green with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A5 OWL, 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 A5 OWL registered?

A5 OWL is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is A5 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 OWL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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