Vauxhall Insignia (2016)
2016 Vauxhall Insignia
CarHunch analysed 23,895 real MOT records for the 2016 Vauxhall Insignia. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Insignia passes its MOT at nearly the exact UK average of 79.8%, but a significant concern emerges in the dangerous defect rate: 42.6% of these vehicles have recorded at least one dangerous fault during their MOT history, well above typical levels and a red flag for prospective buyers. Petrol versions perform noticeably better at 83.1% first-time pass rate compared to the diesel majority at 79.5%, suggesting the diesel engines may require closer pre-purchase inspection.
At 68,161 miles average, these eight-year-old cars have covered a reasonable distance for their age, yet they're still racking up 1.8 failures and 9.1 advisories per vehicle on test—indicating persistent wear issues rather than one-off problems. Before committing to purchase, have a pre-buy inspection focused on the suspension, braking system, and engine bay, as the high dangerous defect prevalence points to deteriorating safety-critical components on this generation.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3.6 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 42.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (91%) | 21,823 | 79.5% | 1.83 |
| Petrol (9%) | 2,068 | 83.1% | 1.52 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 3 | 89.3% | 1 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 85.7% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Vauxhall Insignia vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Vauxhall Insignia vehicles fall between 50,438 and 84,896 miles.
2016 Vauxhall Insignia — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 20,463 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Vauxhall Insignia
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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51.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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50.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32.6%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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25.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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25.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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25.6%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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16.5%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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16%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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