2011 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · BU61 YCS
2011 Vauxhall Insignia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 137,290 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Feb 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BU61 YCS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
- 137,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU61 YCS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Insignia (BU61 YCS) between October 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ( 1.5mm ) 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BU61 YCS Mileage History
- 12/10/2024135,253 mi
- 14/10/2024135,266 mi+13 mi
- 23/01/2026137,266 mi+2,000 mi
- 14/02/2026137,290 mi+24 mi
- 14/02/2026137,290 mi
Average of roughly 1,519 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Insignia Mk1 pre-facelift
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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