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AF09 LNU

2009 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,600 mi
Last recorded111,600 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Insignia82,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 LNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 111,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 94,614 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS and OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 90,541 miles

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

Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack bellows (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 71,677 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 61,056 miles

Offside Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Feb 2021 55,794 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 55,794 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 52,081 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 52,015 miles

Offside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 47,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 47,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 43,902 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 41,882 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 39,560 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 36,971 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 34,101 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 31,529 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 28,578 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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AF09 LNU is a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF09 LNU, 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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AF09 LNU is a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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