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AE09 GAZ

2011 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,516 mi
Last recorded109,516 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Insignia81,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 GAZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 109,516 miles

undertray attached/ubcc

Pass 3 Jan 2025 98,659 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 98,274 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal on metal rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 82,270 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 82,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2023 81,349 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 80,369 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undertray fitted covering a large part of it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 80,364 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.50 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undertray fitted covering a large part of it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 79,735 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 79,294 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 79,289 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.50 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 75,511 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 75,501 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.5 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 67,724 miles

Nearside Rear water ingress in lamp assembly

Fail 14 Mar 2018 67,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear water ingress in lamp assembly

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,579 miles

eml on

Fail 13 Mar 2017 61,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

eml on

Pass 12 Mar 2016 55,617 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre (R)

Oil leak from engine

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Mar 2016 55,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 measured at 1.50mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre (R)

Oil leak from engine

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Mar 2015 48,961 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 38,133 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AE09 GAZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AE09 GAZ, 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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AE09 GAZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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