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DS14 ACU

2014 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,728 mi
Last recorded121,728 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Insignia80,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS14 ACU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 121,728 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 121,692 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 118,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 115,508 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Boomerang Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Boomerang Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 106,737 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 98,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm but worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm but worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 98,505 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm but worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm but worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 93,989 miles

Nearside Rear Imbalance to parking brake effort, NSR low

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 93,989 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NSR and OSR registration plate lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Imbalance to parking brake effort, NSR low

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 83,932 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 83,932 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 73,535 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 61,313 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 61,313 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DS14 ACU is a 2014 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 80,359 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 DS14 ACU, 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 12 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS14 ACU registered?

DS14 ACU is a 2014 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 16 June 2014.

Is DS14 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS14 ACU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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