2011 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · N31 WBE
2011 Vauxhall Insignia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 130,674 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,674 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.
N31 WBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 130,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N31 WBE 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 2011 Vauxhall Insignia (N31 WBE) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
N31 WBE Mileage History
- 26/10/2023111,337 mi
- 23/10/2024111,815 mi+478 mi
- 24/09/2025118,989 mi+7,174 mi
- 23/09/2026130,655 mi+11,666 mi
- 23/09/2026130,674 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 6,642 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Insignia Mk1 pre-facelift
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Oil pump pickup seal failure (2.0 CDTi)Serious
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- M32 manual gearbox bearing wearSerious
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- Electronic parking brake (EPB) failureModerate
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