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AJ61 ACZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

171,237 mi
Last recorded171,237 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 ACZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 171,237 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear nearside and offside shock absorber covers loose

damage on front bumper on nearside

headlights slightly codensated

Fail 1 Feb 2024 171,237 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear nearside and offside shock absorber covers loose

damage on front bumper on nearside

headlights slightly codensated

Pass 27 Jan 2023 162,601 miles

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

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

headlights slightly condensated

rear shock absorber covers loose

Fail 26 Jan 2023 162,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

headlights slightly condensated

rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 28 Jan 2022 154,883 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside headlight slightly condensated

rear shock absorber covers loose

Fail 28 Jan 2022 154,882 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside headlight slightly condensated

rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 19 Jan 2021 144,531 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

damage on front bumper on nearside

nearside headlight slightly condensated

rear shock absorber covers loose

Fail 18 Jan 2021 144,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

damage on front bumper on nearside

nearside headlight slightly condensated

rear shock absorber covers loose

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 25 Oct 2019 133,262 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 133,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure off side and near side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2018 124,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

rear shock absorber covers loose

slight damage on front bumper on nearside

Pass 30 Oct 2017 111,975 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

rear shock dust covers detached

slight damage to nearside front bumper

Fail 30 Oct 2017 111,975 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

rear shock dust covers detached

slight damage to nearside front bumper

Pass 30 Nov 2016 100,603 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 1 Dec 2015 86,547 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 72,639 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 72,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre tred becoming stepped & worn

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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AJ61 ACZ 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 58.8%.

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 AJ61 ACZ, 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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AJ61 ACZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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