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R11 DBO

2008 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,345 mi
Last recorded149,345 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Insignia68,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 DBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2026 149,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rocker cover blowing fumes into cab

Pass 30 Oct 2025 147,837 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 136,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 136,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 121,620 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 121,620 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 128,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material body (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material body (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 107,602 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 122,560 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 May 2022 122,650 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2021 97,043 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 116,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 May 2021 116,102 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 86,921 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 May 2020 110,245 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2020 110,244 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 76,097 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 76,087 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Coolant leak

Pass 30 Apr 2019 105,416 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 70,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 98,844 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 98,680 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,136 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 51,297 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 44,032 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,117 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 77,734 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 77,733 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 75,652 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 69,599 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 69,599 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,111 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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R11 DBO is a 2008 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 68,610 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 R11 DBO, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R11 DBO is a 2008 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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