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AF61 OVJ

2011 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,501 mi
Last recorded127,501 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Insignia81,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 OVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 127,501 miles

Offside Rear shocker shroud insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective some condensation present (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker shroud insecure

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective some condensation present (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge zero tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 121,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside the lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside the lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

Fail 15 Nov 2024 121,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 19 98Y XL Avon (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside the lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside the lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2023 113,398 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside the lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside the lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2023 113,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside the lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside the lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2022 104,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2021 93,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible part (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

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

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 93,059 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible part (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

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

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 84,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible part (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 84,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible part (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

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

Pass 7 May 2019 63,919 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud and bump rubber loose

Fail 7 May 2019 63,919 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud and bump rubber loose

Rear low park brake efforts recorded but both wheels locked out. considered normal operation of electronic park brake

Pass 15 May 2018 55,651 miles

Offside Rear shock abs outer cover loose

Pass 5 Oct 2016 43,651 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 37,293 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to crack and perish and are worn on the inside edges

Pass 25 Sep 2014 31,466 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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AF61 OVJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF61 OVJ, 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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What year was AF61 OVJ registered?

AF61 OVJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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