2011 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · FE61 AEG
2011 Vauxhall Insignia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 133,186 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,186 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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FE61 AEG Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 133,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
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FE61 AEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Insignia (FE61 AEG) between July 2014 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
FE61 AEG Mileage History
- 24/07/201427,057 mi
- 25/07/201427,057 mi
- 01/07/201533,484 mi+6,427 mi
- 12/07/201646,064 mi+12,580 mi
- 12/07/201646,064 mi
- 19/07/201756,905 mi+10,841 mi
- 07/06/201865,399 mi+8,494 mi
- 18/06/201967,879 mi+2,480 mi
- 03/12/202084,981 mi+17,102 mi
- 10/12/202194,456 mi+9,475 mi
- 10/12/202194,456 mi
- 03/01/2023107,591 mi+13,135 mi
- 06/01/2023107,592 mi+1 mi
- 04/01/2024117,145 mi+9,553 mi
- 23/01/2025125,646 mi+8,501 mi
- 23/01/2025125,646 mi
- 13/01/2026133,186 mi+7,540 mi
Average of roughly 9,249 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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