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AJ12 MWG

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,588 mi
Last recorded118,588 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 MWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 118,588 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 118,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 107,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s front tyre close to limit

water in n/s head lamp

water in o/s head lamp

Fail 15 Nov 2024 107,918 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body component insecure plastic arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s front tyre close to limit

water in n/s head lamp

water in o/s head lamp

Pass 8 Nov 2023 99,759 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s front tyre close to limit

water in n/s head lamp

water in o/s head lamp

Fail 8 Nov 2023 99,759 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s front tyre close to limit

water in n/s head lamp

water in o/s head lamp

Pass 23 Nov 2022 90,535 miles

water in head lamps

Fail 14 Nov 2022 90,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and cover (5.3.2 (b))

water in head lamps

Pass 25 Nov 2021 82,135 miles

front brake pads close to limit

o/s and n/s head lamp has water in light

Fail 24 Nov 2021 82,135 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working parking (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads close to limit

o/s and n/s head lamp has water in light

Pass 22 Oct 2020 74,164 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Nov 2019 69,745 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Oct 2018 64,443 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 59,424 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 53,499 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 48,943 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 34,657 miles

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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AJ12 MWG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AJ12 MWG, 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 AJ12 MWG registered?

AJ12 MWG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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