Vauxhall Insignia
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Engine
- 1,956 cc (2.0 litres)
- First used
- 22 May 2009
- Manufactured
- 30 Apr 2009
- MOT tests
- 13 (12 passed, 1 failed)
In 2025, 67.4% of Vauxhall Insignia MOT tests were a first-time pass. See how the Vauxhall Insignia compares, by age.
Worth a closer look
MOT
No valid MOT
The last certificate ran out on 2 Oct 2026. Driving without an MOT risks a fine, and insurance may not pay out.
The most recent test was a fail and the previous certificate has run out. The car should not be driven except to a pre-booked MOT or repair.
Safety recalls
Outstanding safety recall
DVSA’s recall records show at least one safety recall on this vehicle that has not been marked as fixed. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check the details on GOV.UK and get it done before buying or selling.
Tax (VED)
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Mileage
Recorded mileage went from 38,400 miles (2012) to 128,400 miles (2026). That’s about 6,251 miles a year, below the UK average.
- Gap in history 41 months passed between tests. The car may have been off the road (SORN), abroad or driven without a valid MOT. Ask why.
- Mileage drop Recorded mileage fell by 13,450 miles between 3 Jun 2015 and 16 Nov 2018 and later readings continue from the lower figure. That can mean a replaced instrument cluster, a mistake at the test or a wound-back odometer ("clocking"). Ask the seller for an explanation and check service records.
All 13 mileage readings
| Date | Miles | Recorded as | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | 128,400 | 128,400 mi | Fail |
| 2025-10-03 | 125,600 | 125,600 mi | Pass |
| 2024-10-08 | 119,050 | 119,050 mi | Pass |
| 2023-10-12 | 112,300 | 112,300 mi | Pass |
| 2022-11-02 | 104,900 | 104,900 mi | Pass |
| 2021-11-05 | 95,400 | 95,400 mi | Pass |
| 2020-11-09 | 88,100 | 88,100 mi | Pass |
| 2019-11-12 | 79,800 | 79,800 mi | Pass |
| 2018-11-16 | 71,300 | 71,300 mi | Pass |
| 2015-06-03 | 84,750 | 84,750 mi | Pass |
| 2014-05-28 | 68,200 | 68,200 mi | Pass |
| 2013-05-20 | 52,900 | 52,900 mi | Pass |
| 2012-05-17 | 38,400 | 38,400 mi | Pass |
Latest test: what the advisories mean
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Dangerous (fail) Fix now
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre damaged to the cords or bulging. The tyre’s structure is damaged and it can burst without warning. It is illegal to drive on and must be replaced.
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Major (fail) Fix soon
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Also recorded at 1 earlier test, first in 2025: it may have been left unrepaired.
Brake pipes corroding. Metal brake lines rust from the outside in. "Slightly corroded" is common on older cars and is an advisory; "excessively corroded" is a fail because the pipe can split and you lose braking. Get it looked at.
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Major (fail) Fix soon
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Protective rubber cover split or missing. The rubber boot that keeps dirt out of a joint has failed. Cheap to replace on its own; left alone, dirt destroys the joint behind it and the repair gets expensive.
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Major (fail) Fix soon
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions too high. The engine is producing more pollutants than allowed. Causes include a tired catalytic converter, a faulty sensor or a poorly running engine. Sometimes a service and a long run fixes it; sometimes it needs a new catalyst.
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Advisory Keep an eye on it
Sill corroded but not seriously weakened
Corrosion on the body or underbody. "Corroded but not seriously weakened" means rust is present but the structure is still sound. On older cars this is routine, but it only goes one way: once rust reaches a prescribed area or weakens a mounting it becomes a fail, and welding is costly. Check how far it has spread.
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Advisory Fix soon
Engine management light illuminated during test
Engine warning light on. The car’s computer has logged a fault. Since 2018 a lit engine management light is a major fail. The fault could be trivial or serious; a diagnostic scan will say which.
Nearside, offside, major, minor: what the words mean
- Nearside
- the passenger side in the UK (kerb side, left as you sit in the car)
- Offside
- the driver’s side in the UK (right as you sit in the car)
- Advisory
- not a fail; something the tester expects to need attention
- Minor
- a defect with no significant safety effect; the car still passes
- Major
- a fail that may affect safety or the environment
- Dangerous
- a fail; the car must not be driven until fixed
- Numbers in brackets
- the section of the MOT inspection manual, e.g. (5.2.3 (e))
Full MOT history
13 tests, 9 advisories and 4 failure items in total.
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10 Oct 2026 Fail 128,400 miles
- Dangerous (fail) Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (tyre damaged to the cords or bulging)
- Major (fail) Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) (brake pipes corroding)
- Major (fail) Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (protective rubber cover split or missing)
- Major (fail) Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) (exhaust emissions too high)
- Advisory Sill corroded but not seriously weakened (corrosion on the body or underbody)
- Advisory Engine management light illuminated during test (engine warning light on)
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3 Oct 2025 Pass 125,600 miles Valid to 2 Oct 2026
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c)) (brake pipes corroding)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (tyre close to the legal tread limit)
- Advisory Front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened (corrosion on the body or underbody)
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8 Oct 2024 Pass 119,050 miles Valid to 7 Oct 2025
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (suspension spring corroded or damaged)
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12 Oct 2023 Pass 112,300 miles Valid to 11 Oct 2024
No advisories or defects.
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2 Nov 2022 Pass 104,900 miles Valid to 1 Nov 2023
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (wear in a suspension or steering joint)
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5 Nov 2021 Pass 95,400 miles Valid to 4 Nov 2022
No advisories or defects.
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9 Nov 2020 Pass 88,100 miles Valid to 8 Nov 2021
- Advisory Diesel particulate filter has been tampered with (diesel particulate filter problem)
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12 Nov 2019 Pass 79,800 miles Valid to 11 Nov 2020
No advisories or defects.
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16 Nov 2018 Pass 71,300 miles Valid to 15 Nov 2019
- Minor Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (a light not working)
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3 Jun 2015 Pass 84,750 miles Valid to 2 Jun 2016
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (tyre close to the legal tread limit)
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28 May 2014 Pass 68,200 miles Valid to 27 May 2015
No advisories or defects.
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20 May 2013 Pass 52,900 miles Valid to 19 May 2014
No advisories or defects.
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17 May 2012 Pass 38,400 miles Valid to 16 May 2013
No advisories or defects.
This check shows DVSA’s MOT test records and recall flag only. It can’t tell you about outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, theft, number of owners or whether the car is taxed. Records can lag by a day or two after a test. Always inspect a car and see its paperwork before buying. Data: Open Government Licence v3.0. Compare with GOV.UK’s MOT history service.