2011 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · SD11 SXW
2011 Vauxhall Insignia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 117,552 miles. MOT expired on 03 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,552 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.
SD11 SXW Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2025
- 117,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD11 SXW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Insignia (SD11 SXW) between February 2014 and March 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2025 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: Tyres (8 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
SD11 SXW Mileage History
- 28/02/20149,947 mi
- 18/08/201411,079 mi+1,132 mi
- 18/08/201518,664 mi+7,585 mi
- 12/08/201626,028 mi+7,364 mi
- 14/08/201731,846 mi+5,818 mi
- 15/08/201838,356 mi+6,510 mi
- 14/08/201941,612 mi+3,256 mi
- 02/03/202049,590 mi+7,978 mi
- 27/02/202155,221 mi+5,631 mi
- 05/02/202266,941 mi+11,720 mi
- 08/02/202382,067 mi+15,126 mi
- 08/02/202382,072 mi+5 mi
- 02/03/2024100,155 mi+18,083 mi
- 04/03/2025117,551 mi+17,396 mi
- 04/03/2025117,552 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,771 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Insignia Mk1 pre-facelift
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
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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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