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AC09 BUD

2009 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,855 mi
Last recorded112,855 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Insignia82,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC09 BUD
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 112,855 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 112,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ply cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 109,654 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 105,969 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 103,422 miles

Rear Hand brake would benefit from further attention

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 99,430 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 95,228 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 90,145 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 90,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 84,597 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 77,421 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 77,421 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 May 2015 72,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

abs light flashed on rollers but went back out

Pass 14 May 2015 72,109 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

abs light flashed on rollers but went back out

Pass 8 May 2014 65,976 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 May 2014 65,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 May 2013 57,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 May 2013 57,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 47,781 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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AC09 BUD is a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AC09 BUD, 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 AC09 BUD registered?

AC09 BUD is a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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