2012 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · EM11 ALS
2012 Vauxhall Insignia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 113,522 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,522 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.
EM11 ALS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 113,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EM11 ALS 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 2012 Vauxhall Insignia (EM11 ALS) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EM11 ALS Mileage History
- 07/02/202389,335 mi
- 07/02/202389,335 mi
- 08/02/202497,034 mi+7,699 mi
- 29/01/2025105,357 mi+8,323 mi
- 10/02/2026113,522 mi+8,165 mi
Average of roughly 8,039 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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