Vauxhall Insignia
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,956 cc
BCU 685MOT history
BCU 685 is a blue diesel Vauxhall Insignia first used on 22 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 125,778 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 125,778 mi
- At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,614 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- BCU 685
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Insignia
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,956 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 22 Aug 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
BCU 685 was last recorded at 125,778 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Jan 2019: 76,241 miles, lower than 83,270 miles on 21 Jan 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 125,776 miles · 9 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 7,614 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,778 miles
- 2025 – 119,710 miles
- 2024 – 111,862 miles
- 2023 – 105,259 miles
- 2022 – 98,852 miles
- 2021 – 95,183 miles
- 2020 – 91,017 miles
- 2019 – 76,241 miles
- 2018 – 76,139 miles
- 2017 – 66,775 miles
- 2015 – 55,483 miles
- 2014 – 39,375 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,778 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
16 tests since 14 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,778 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 125,778 miles
- Test number
- 517189906118
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail125,776 miles (+6,066)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,776 miles
- Test number
- 552485631872
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass119,710 miles (+7,848)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 119,710 miles
- Test number
- 459068056087
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,862 miles (+6,603)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 111,862 miles
- Test number
- 286519073407
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass105,259 miles (+6,407)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 105,259 miles
- Test number
- 262637254274
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass98,852 miles (+3,669)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 98,852 miles
- Test number
- 200795439801
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass95,183 miles (+4,166)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 95,183 miles
- Test number
- 909843329074
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass91,017 miles (+14,776)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 91,017 miles
- Test number
- 975752178953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,241 miles (-7,029)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 76,241 miles
- Test number
- 705236285987
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail83,270 miles (+7,131)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,270 miles
- Test number
- 167310704359
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,139 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 76,139 miles
- Test number
- 533194793451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,139 miles (+9,364)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,139 miles
- Test number
- 711597211486
- Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass66,775 miles (+11,292)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 66,775 miles
- Test number
- 155493588239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,483 miles (+16,108)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 55,483 miles
- Test number
- 147723880804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,375 miles (+1,758)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 39,375 miles
- Test number
- 575424864382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,617 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 37,617 miles
- Test number
- 145175494174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about BCU 685
- What vehicle is registration BCU 685 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show BCU 685 on a blue diesel Vauxhall Insignia first used on 22 Aug 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does BCU 685 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BCU 685 is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on BCU 685?
- The MOT on BCU 685 is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has BCU 685 done?
- BCU 685 was recorded at 125,778 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 7,614 miles a year.
- Has BCU 685 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. BCU 685 has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on BCU 685 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on BCU 685 find?
- BCU 685 passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.
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