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AF06 DAD

2009 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,155 mi
Last recorded124,155 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Insignia82,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 DAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 124,155 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 120,340 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 115,711 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 109,390 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2022 109,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2021 102,484 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 102,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 95,234 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 90,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 90,923 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 83,713 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 83,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 77,551 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 77,527 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 71,511 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 66,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 59,190 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 54,026 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,463 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre low on inner raised edge

o/s/f tyre low on inner raised edge

o/s/r tyre has a cut deep enough to reach cords but still within mot limits

Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,932 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 39,824 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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AF06 DAD is a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 82,516 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 AF06 DAD, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF06 DAD is a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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