2016 Vauxhall Insignia · 76,906 MOT tests
2016 Vauxhall Insignia reliability
2016 Vauxhall Insignias fail 28.6% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 12 Insignia years (76,906 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Insignias: 31%)
- 28.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Insignias: 31%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 73,186
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 76,906
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 11.3% of tests fail here (103% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 8% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.3%
- Tyres7.7%
- Lights and electrics7.4%
- Brakes5.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.46%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.4%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.01%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.17%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.07%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.82%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.21%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.67%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.22%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.26%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.75%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.84%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Insignia year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia reliable?
2016 Vauxhall Insignias fail 28.6% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 12 Insignia years (76,906 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.46% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.4% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.01% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Vauxhall Insignia shows 73,186 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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