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AO12 WPW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

167,467 mi
Last recorded167,467 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 167,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

moisture in headlamps

Pass 21 Nov 2024 157,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

covers fitted

slight moisture in headlamps

Pass 20 Nov 2023 147,668 miles

covers fitted

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front h.lamp contains moisture

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 133,810 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front brake application slightly uneven

under trays fitted covering some testable items

Pass 22 Nov 2021 112,378 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s and n/s rear inner tyre tread pattern slightly cut off

small cut in n/s rear tyre tread

under trays fitted covering some testable items

Pass 23 Nov 2020 110,954 miles

under trays fitted covering some testable items

Fail 23 Nov 2020 110,954 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted covering some testable items

Pass 24 Jun 2019 90,587 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 74,566 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 74,566 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,772 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 44,293 miles

ALL tyres wearing unevenly across and around the tread

Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,064 miles

front discs a little 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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AO12 WPW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WPW, 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 WPW registered?

AO12 WPW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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