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AB53 MCM

2013 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,411 mi
Last recorded176,411 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Insignia81,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 MCM
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 176,411 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside sill damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2024 173,994 miles

both rear Tyres worn on inner edges

nearside sill damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2024 173,994 miles

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

both rear Tyres worn on inner edges

nearside sill damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2023 173,295 miles

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

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

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

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

engine making noise

Pass 7 Jul 2022 165,040 miles

power steering pump noise?

Pass 29 Jun 2021 161,178 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 149,773 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 149,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 135,624 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 112,963 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 112,963 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 86,193 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 65,406 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 65,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

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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AB53 MCM is a 2013 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 81,730 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 AB53 MCM, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB53 MCM registered?

AB53 MCM is a 2013 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 4 July 2013.

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