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AF09 LRL

2009 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,109 mi
Last recorded98,109 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Insignia82,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 LRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2024 98,109 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Corrosion to fuel filler neck pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 98,102 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

fuel filler neck corroded

slight damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Sep 2023 81,026 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 81,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 79,588 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 79,586 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 75,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 69,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 69,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 61,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn /has slight sidewall damage /small tears (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 47,515 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 44,123 miles

both rear tyre's worn badly on inner edge's

Fail 8 Jan 2018 44,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyre's worn badly on inner edge's

Pass 6 Jan 2017 39,581 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 34,388 miles

near side rear tyre outer side wall damaged not deep enough to reach ply

Fail 5 Jan 2016 34,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

near side rear tyre outer side wall damaged not deep enough to reach ply

Pass 9 Jan 2015 29,868 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 24,862 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 17,778 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 15,720 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 LRL is a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LRL, 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 LRL is a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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