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A6 NBW

2009 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,597 mi
Last recorded52,597 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Insignia82,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 NBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 52,597 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 52,597 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 8 Oct 2024 51,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 51,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 47,322 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2022 43,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 43,824 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 40,265 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 36,896 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 36,896 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 33,537 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 30,283 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 27,942 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 24,779 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 24,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 21,653 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 18,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 15,892 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 13,866 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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A6 NBW is a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A6 NBW, 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 A6 NBW registered?

A6 NBW is a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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