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W3 KLE

2008 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

142,362 mi
Last recorded142,362 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Insignia68,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 KLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 142,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 142,359 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 137,557 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 137,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 130,825 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 130,856 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 117,815 miles

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

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

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

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

slight under-body surface rust.

Pass 13 Mar 2023 124,191 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 109,435 miles

under-trays fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2022 121,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases main box corroded & (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall of n/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre tread low & worn badly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorbers top dust guards insecure.

Fail 9 Mar 2022 121,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases main box corroded & (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall of n/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall of n/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre tread low & worn badly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorbers top dust guards insecure.

Pass 4 Aug 2021 103,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has small cuts to tread not deep enough to expose ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Rear shock absorber foam bump stops starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Mar 2021 104,361 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall of n/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear shockabsorbers top plastic dust gards insecure

early uneven tread wear on inner edges of both rear tyres.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 93,576 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 76,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 85,092 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 85,092 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 52,343 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 74,874 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot seeping grease but not letting in dirt

Offside Rear Outer cuts to sidewall, no cords visible

Fail 3 Aug 2018 74,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot seeping grease but not letting in dirt

Offside Rear Outer cuts to sidewall, no cords visible

Pass 22 Mar 2018 32,194 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 32,194 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Front (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2017 65,110 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 59,836 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 53,691 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 47,200 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 47,200 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,499 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,203 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,208 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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W3 KLE is a 2008 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 W3 KLE, 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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W3 KLE is a 2008 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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