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AF12 JOU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,167 mi
Last recorded156,167 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 JOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 156,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 140,596 miles

water ingress on n/s headlamp

Pass 23 Jan 2021 124,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, inside low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake hose damp where it is mounted to brake caliper

undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Jan 2021 124,860 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, inside low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake hose damp where it is mounted to brake caliper

undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2020 111,178 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 111,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 96,791 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 96,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 83,590 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 83,587 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 Budget (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 Budget. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 69,434 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 54,502 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 34,851 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Insignia?

Based on 3,238,878 MOT tests across 297,647 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
297,647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 45,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,535
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,349
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,379
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AF12 JOU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 83,571 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Insignia fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 45,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF12 JOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Insignia typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF12 JOU registered?

AF12 JOU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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