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AO61 BCV

2011 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,354 mi
Last recorded132,354 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Insignia81,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 BCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 132,354 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Offside Front headlight unit condensated

Fail 15 Jul 2026 132,330 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front sub frame corroded

Offside Front headlight unit condensated

coolant level low

Pass 12 Apr 2025 130,734 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 130,704 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 127,357 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 123,550 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 119,778 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 114,120 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 110,152 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel binding on

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 104,815 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 104,815 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 98,985 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 98,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 80,717 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight mist (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 62,903 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 61,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2015 61,048 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Offside Rear might have possible puncture , very soft

Pass 6 Nov 2014 43,177 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 43,177 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AO61 BCV is a 2011 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO61 BCV, 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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AO61 BCV is a 2011 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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