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GJ10 VMA

2010 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,074 mi
Last recorded143,074 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Insignia82,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 VMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2025 143,074 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 + 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.6mm plus worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 125,268 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 111,577 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 103,149 miles

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

front and rear subframes corroded

o/s/r spring corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2022 103,149 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front and rear subframes corroded

o/s/r spring corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2021 96,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 96,466 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 91,479 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 82,930 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 80,348 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 77,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 74,214 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 74,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 69,678 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,654 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 57,539 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,903 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,474 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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GJ10 VMA is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GJ10 VMA, 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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GJ10 VMA is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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