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BD58 FAF

2008 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,885 mi
Last recorded119,885 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Insignia68,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 FAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 119,885 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 119,883 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 112,512 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 107,359 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 104,084 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jan 2020 100,589 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2019 100,581 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2018 92,370 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 81,423 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 73,663 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 73,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 60,713 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 49,973 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 49,654 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 38,594 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/r tyre inner wall

Pass 11 Dec 2012 27,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 27,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 20,393 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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BD58 FAF is a 2008 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 68,610 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 BD58 FAF, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD58 FAF registered?

BD58 FAF is a 2008 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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