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AA53 SAL

2011 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,530 mi
Last recorded122,530 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Insignia81,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 SAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 122,530 miles

Front Both front lamps have condensation in lenses but does not affect headlamp output/aim

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on legal limit of 1.6mm tread depth - strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion to rear underside/subframe/sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tpms light illuminated

Pass 4 Oct 2024 117,780 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres right on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 111,984 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 111,861 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 102,218 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 102,218 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 92,976 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 85,571 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 70,086 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 54,022 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 34,389 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 17,777 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)

engine cover and under tray fitted

o/s wiper blade

zero emissions

Pass 29 Nov 2014 14,224 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 9,441 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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AA53 SAL is a 2011 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AA53 SAL, 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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AA53 SAL is a 2011 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 4 February 2011.

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