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AB15 BOB

2015 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,709 mi
Last recorded95,709 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Insignia73,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB15 BOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 95,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 17 Jul 2025 95,706 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SHOULD NOT BE ON THE ROAD FOR ANY REASON UNTIL REPAIRED

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Jul 2024 84,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 74,400 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 74,398 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 63,543 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 63,543 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2021 54,425 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 47,925 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 47,920 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 39,777 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 39,777 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 38,879 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2018 32,876 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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AB15 BOB is a 2015 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2015 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 73,229 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 AB15 BOB, 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 11 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB15 BOB registered?

AB15 BOB is a 2015 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 16 March 2015.

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