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FG11 PHY

2011 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,430 mi
Last recorded156,430 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Insignia81,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 PHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 156,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 152,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 152,110 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 152,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 152,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 151,935 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 151,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 151,736 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 149,721 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 133,592 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 115,024 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 115,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 90,963 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dustcover inscure

Nearside Rear tyre tread stepped

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped

Fail 6 Oct 2015 90,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dustcover inscure

Nearside Rear tyre tread stepped

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped

Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FG11 PHY is a 2011 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG11 PHY, 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 FG11 PHY registered?

FG11 PHY is a 2011 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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