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A4 TLS

2009 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,156 mi
Last recorded123,156 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Insignia82,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 TLS
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2023 123,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged inner wheel arch cable tied to brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured by washer bottle (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured on trailing arm (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 117,059 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 117,053 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 116,608 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 115,611 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 115,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 111,143 miles

Dash warning light on

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 107,562 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 101,575 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 98,998 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 89,054 miles

n/s/f road wheel has a slight buckle

n/s/r road wheel has been repaired with weld to the inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2013 89,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r road wheel has been repaired with weld to the inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,737 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 TLS is a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 A4 TLS, 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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A4 TLS is a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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