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DA53 WAR

2008 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

105,668 mi
Last recorded105,668 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Insignia68,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 WAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 105,668 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 140,387 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 98,739 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 98,738 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 126,308 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 93,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jul 2023 113,526 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 90,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 90,127 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 101,589 miles

Offside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE

Pass 30 Sep 2021 84,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Sep 2021 84,890 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2021 92,098 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 92,098 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 79,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

f/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm & bald on outer edge

f/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm & bald on inner edge

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jul 2020 86,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective MOISTURE IN HEADLIGHT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

WIPERBLADES WORN

Fail 14 Jul 2020 86,994 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective MOISTURE IN HEADLIGHT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

WIPERBLADES WORN

Pass 14 Oct 2019 73,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 77,638 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 67,040 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jul 2018 68,782 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 68,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 63,228 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Oct 2017 63,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jul 2017 58,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front has cuts in sidewall but no cords

Pass 28 Oct 2016 59,716 miles

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 15 Aug 2016 48,448 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 55,285 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 41,882 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 49,345 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 44,488 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 38,531 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 30,358 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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DA53 WAR is a 2008 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA53 WAR, 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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DA53 WAR is a 2008 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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