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A2 SWT

2009 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,471 mi
Last recorded121,471 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Insignia82,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 SWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 121,471 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 121,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged

Fail 21 May 2018 121,172 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Larger than 10mm in Zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 22 May 2017 108,380 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 93,595 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed O/S/R (3.6.B.4d)

OIL LEAK

Pass 2 Jun 2015 84,852 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 72,157 miles

1 of 2 nearside tail lamp bulbs not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Dec 2013 72,157 miles

1 of 2 nearside tail lamp bulbs not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 67,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ZERO EMISSIONS

Pass 10 Mar 2012 60,172 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 44,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,652 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 16,547 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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A2 SWT is a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 82,516 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 A2 SWT, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A2 SWT registered?

A2 SWT is a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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The MOT history for A2 SWT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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