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2011 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · DG11 BHJ

DG11 BHJ

2011 Vauxhall Insignia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 84,501 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
Year / Origin
2011 · Chester
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 13 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
Recorded Mileage
84,501 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 13 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1956cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a consistently stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 14 March 2026 at 84,501 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing a streak of clean results spanning the last five years. This lack of advisories or failures suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that avoids the common mechanical failures or structural degradation typically flagged during the DVSA testing process. The mileage profile is notably low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,633 miles per year. Between March 2022 and March 2026, the car covered 8,143 miles, showing a consistent and modest usage pattern rather than erratic bursts of driving. This low annual mileage implies reduced wear on the drivetrain components, engine internals, and braking system hardware. However, the long intervals between periods of use can sometimes lead to the aging of rubber-based components, such as seals and suspension bushes, which may dry out despite the low mileage. Despite the clean MOT history, a physical inspection should focus on components prone to age-related degradation on the Insignia. A buyer should examine the suspension bushings and control arms for signs of cracking or tearing, as low-use vehicles often suffer from material hardening. It is also prudent to check the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting if the car has sat stationary for periods, and to inspect the structural integrity of the rear sills and wheel arches for emerging rust that may not yet reached the threshold of an MOT failure.
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DG11 BHJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
  • 84,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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DG11 BHJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Nov 2026, 07:19
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Insignia (DG11 BHJ) between March 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

DG11 BHJ Mileage History

  1. 05/03/202276,358 mi
  2. 04/03/202379,615 mi+3,257 mi
  3. 09/03/202481,160 mi+1,545 mi
  4. 08/03/202582,469 mi+1,309 mi
  5. 14/03/202684,501 mi+2,032 mi

Average of roughly 2,023 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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