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AF61 OWO

2011 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,458 mi
Last recorded108,458 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Insignia81,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 OWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 108,458 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel rotating slight noise

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

power steering slight noise and slight juddering.

Pass 16 Jan 2025 103,187 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 103,186 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 96,286 miles

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

nearside and offside rear shock covers insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2023 90,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 90,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 82,544 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 77,454 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

limited check to near side rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

shields fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2020 77,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

limited check to near side rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

shields fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2019 72,146 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 64,404 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing more on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 61,350 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 53,062 miles

Offside Rear Shock dust cover insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2016 42,662 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 42,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,666 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside rear tyre worn to 2nd layer of rubber on inside edge

Fail 25 Aug 2015 41,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside rear tyre worn to 2nd layer of rubber on inside edge

Pass 13 Sep 2014 31,221 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread deterioated

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 OWO is a 2011 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OWO, 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 OWO registered?

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

Is AF61 OWO safe to buy?

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