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AB55 ERS

2011 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,130 mi
Last recorded131,130 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Insignia81,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 ERS
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 131,130 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 131,130 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 124,542 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 111,456 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 111,456 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2021 106,018 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 90,867 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 90,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 81,286 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 71,883 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 59,959 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 59,959 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 48,400 miles

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

engine under tray damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 29,086 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 27,779 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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AB55 ERS is a 2011 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel 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 AB55 ERS, 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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AB55 ERS is a 2011 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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