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AO61 OVW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,488 mi
Last recorded99,488 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 OVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 99,488 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 89,670 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 84,143 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 78,722 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 74,078 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 69,227 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 58,539 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Sep 2017 45,926 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 32,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2015 14,641 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 141,189 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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AO61 OVW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO61 OVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO61 OVW registered?

AO61 OVW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is AO61 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 OVW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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