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G5 WAJ

2010 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,354 mi
Last recorded141,354 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Insignia82,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 WAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 141,354 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 141,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 132,154 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 122,866 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 112,786 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 112,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 107,653 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 100,201 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 93,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear & o/s shocker dust covers loose

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2020 93,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner 245 45 18 100w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear & o/s shocker dust covers loose

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 81,107 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Offside front tyre cracking or perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2018 81,089 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 81,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.15mm and feathering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 2 Jul 2018 81,077 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken PRS offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam PRS nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam PRS offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.15mm and feathering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 2 Nov 2017 81,065 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.25mm and feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre tread cracking but not showing cords or ply

offside rear inner side lamp inop

trim cover fitted to engine obscuring some components

Fail 30 Aug 2017 81,046 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.30mm and feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre cracking but not showing cords or ply

offside rear inner side lamp inop

trim covers fitted to engine obscuring some components

Pass 4 Aug 2016 78,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.40mm and feathering on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.55mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear inner side lamp inop

trim covers fitted to under engine obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jul 2016 78,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.40mm and feathering on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.55mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear inner side lamp inop

trim covers fitted to under engine obscuring some components

Pass 2 Sep 2015 72,566 miles

under engine trim covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2015 72,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

under engine trim covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 68,055 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,572 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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G5 WAJ is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2010 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 82,375 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 G5 WAJ, 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 16 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G5 WAJ registered?

G5 WAJ is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 20 July 2010.

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