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2011 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · DV11 GZX

DV11 GZX

2011 Vauxhall Insignia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2011. Recorded mileage 177,494 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
Year / Origin
2011 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 22/09/2022
Road Tax
Untaxed (30/01/2022)
Recorded Mileage
177,494 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

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
Expired
Valid until 22/09/2022
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 30/01/2022
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2011
Engine
1956cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on its clean inspection history over the last five years. The most recent test conducted in September 2021 at 177,494 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories, indicating the car met all safety and environmental standards at that time. However, as the current date is June 2026, the vehicle is nearly five years overdue for its annual inspection. This significant gap makes the data impossible to verify the current state of mechanical components or structural integrity without immediate physical testing. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 11,800 miles per annum. Between April 2018 and September 2021, the car covered 19,843 miles, showing a steady rate of use. The lack of recorded advisories during this period suggests that the previous owner maintained the vehicle to a standard where components did not reach a point of immediate failure during the testing intervals. The high cumulative mileage of over 177,000 miles places considerable stress on the drivetrain, suspension bushings, and braking system, regardless of the clean MOT history. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on high-wear areas common to high-mileage Vauxhall Insignias. Given the age and distance, check the chassis for structural corrosion on the subframe and mounting points, as these are prone to accelerated degradation. The suspension should be inspected for perished rubber bushes and worn coil springs, which often manifest at these mileage levels. Because no tests have been recorded since 2021, there is no data regarding fluid leaks, brake caliper condition, or thinning brake discs, necessitating a thorough mechanical check to ensure no significant faults have developed during the long period of unrecorded use.

DV11 GZX Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2021
  • 177,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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DV11 GZX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Jun 2026, 15:40
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Insignia (DV11 GZX) between September 2021 and September 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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.

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ADVISORY