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KR08 STR

2014 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,047 mi
Last recorded147,047 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Insignia80,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 STR
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 147,047 miles

Coolant leak coolant below minimum /suspicion from the water pump/

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 May 2026 147,035 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak coolant below minimum /suspicion from the water pump/

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 134,121 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 118,543 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 100,349 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 83,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.5MM ---245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 68,715 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 60,572 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 52,833 miles

offside and nearside rear shocker covers corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 41,099 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 29,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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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KR08 STR is a 2014 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 KR08 STR, 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 KR08 STR registered?

KR08 STR is a 2014 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 17 October 2014.

Is KR08 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 STR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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