2011 Vauxhall Insignia 1.8L Petrol · SB61 DZS
2011 Vauxhall Insignia (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 68,412 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB61 DZS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2024
- 68,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB61 DZS 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 (SB61 DZS) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
SB61 DZS Mileage History
- 26/05/202257,290 mi
- 02/06/202257,373 mi+83 mi
- 14/06/202365,202 mi+7,829 mi
- 24/06/202365,300 mi+98 mi
- 18/06/202468,412 mi+3,112 mi
Average of roughly 5,387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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