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AF61 PHK

2011 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

145,194 mi
Last recorded145,194 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Insignia81,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 145,194 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2026 145,193 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 139,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 139,039 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 133,653 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 133,652 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength fractured along weld of previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 128,090 miles

Coolant leak coming from water pump area

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 128,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak coming from water pump area

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 113,886 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 113,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 103,005 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 95,290 miles

BOTH sides headlamps wet inside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 2022 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 88,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 81,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 81,706 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 72,777 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test on mirror

Small cuts in both sides rear tyres treads

Fail 23 Aug 2017 72,777 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test on mirror

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Small cuts in both sides rear tyres treads

Pass 6 Sep 2016 65,109 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 65,108 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 56,804 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 47,213 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 47,213 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 PHK is a 2011 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PHK, 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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AF61 PHK is a 2011 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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