2011 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · CX61 VDL
2011 Vauxhall Insignia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 161,528 miles. MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,528 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
CX61 VDL Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 161,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CX61 VDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Insignia (CX61 VDL) between September 2014 and November 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))”.
CX61 VDL Mileage History
- 01/09/201459,023 mi
- 01/09/201564,429 mi+5,406 mi
- 06/09/201673,368 mi+8,939 mi
- 08/09/201782,025 mi+8,657 mi
- 15/09/201888,053 mi+6,028 mi
- 17/05/201990,483 mi+2,430 mi
- 11/11/2020104,559 mi+14,076 mi
- 09/11/2021111,028 mi+6,469 mi
- 10/11/2021111,028 mi
- 15/11/2022122,394 mi+11,366 mi
- 10/11/2023135,710 mi+13,316 mi
- 11/11/2024147,207 mi+11,497 mi
- 07/11/2025161,294 mi+14,087 mi
- 14/11/2025161,528 mi+234 mi
Average of roughly 9,149 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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