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AF61 VHY

2011 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,928 mi
Last recorded132,928 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Insignia81,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 132,928 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 132,928 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 124,490 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 116,834 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 116,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2023 109,796 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 102,282 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 96,960 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 96,960 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 93,585 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 84,620 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on approx 3mm

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

Offside Rear tyre on approx 3mm

Pass 4 Aug 2018 71,087 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 59,141 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 59,139 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,389 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 54,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outside tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 48,534 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2014 42,837 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edges and getting low

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 VHY 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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

AF61 VHY is a 2011 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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