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AK11 GAO

2011 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,641 mi
Last recorded158,641 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Insignia81,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 GAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 158,641 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Ns front tyre has runflat fitted

Ns rear abs sensor insecure

Offside Front Steering gaitor twisted

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

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

front exhaust flexi damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2026 158,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Ns front tyre has runflat fitted

Ns rear abs sensor insecure

Offside Front Steering gaitor twisted

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

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

front exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2025 148,046 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 148,046 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 138,279 miles

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

Front both sides skits

Pass 31 Mar 2023 134,105 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 134,100 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 127,401 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 122,863 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 117,523 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 110,593 miles

unable to penetrate corrosion to front ad rear sub frame

Fail 2 Apr 2019 110,591 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

unable to penetrate corrosion to front ad rear sub frame

Pass 4 Apr 2018 104,002 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 95,472 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 81,533 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 67,328 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 67,328 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 53,761 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

screw in nsf tyre

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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AK11 GAO is a 2011 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey 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 AK11 GAO, 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 AK11 GAO registered?

AK11 GAO is a 2011 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 28 March 2011.

Is AK11 GAO safe to buy?

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