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A4 JRE

2009 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,164 mi
Last recorded89,164 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Insignia82,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 JRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 89,164 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jan 2026 89,135 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 86,314 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear handbrake cable retaining clip missing

Fail 23 Jan 2025 86,237 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear handbrake cable retaining clip missing

Pass 12 Jan 2024 83,252 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 75,080 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 75,080 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 69,332 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 65,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Jan 2020 62,217 miles

courtesy lights behind tailgate inop

Pass 10 Jan 2019 54,392 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 54,392 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 44,988 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 42,078 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 42,078 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 39,304 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,056 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 30,499 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 25,893 miles

front tyres wearing low

Fail 5 Jul 2013 25,850 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Jul 2012 20,661 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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A4 JRE is a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A4 JRE, 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 A4 JRE registered?

A4 JRE is a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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