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A18 CWL

2011 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,349 mi
Last recorded99,349 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Insignia81,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 CWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 99,349 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 97,882 miles

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 97,880 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 96,575 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 93,675 miles

Central Front exhaust flexy slightly damaged

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Both sides corrosion various

Pass 28 Feb 2022 92,238 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 88,886 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 88,886 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 81,671 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 81,668 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 73,747 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 67,986 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 62,173 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 62,173 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 56,127 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 49,631 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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A18 CWL is a 2011 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 81,718 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 A18 CWL, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A18 CWL is a 2011 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 11 May 2011.

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