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AO12 BWJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,939 mi
Last recorded116,939 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 BWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 116,939 miles

Front Tracking Recommended

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Mar 2023 105,758 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 95,039 miles

Central Exhaust: shield missing where fitted as original equipment, (manufacturing issue)

Front Tracking Recommended

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both side shock absorbers dust cover severely deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2021 83,647 miles

Central Exhaust: shield missing where fitted as original equipment, (manufacturing issue)

Rear Both side shock absorbers dust cover severely deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2020 71,990 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 67,704 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 12 Jul 2019 67,704 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 60,469 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 48,616 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,990 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 27,088 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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AO12 BWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO12 BWJ, 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 AO12 BWJ registered?

AO12 BWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is AO12 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 BWJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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