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AP12 AVM

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,074 mi
Last recorded127,074 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 AVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 127,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 120,111 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 120,087 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users washer bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 111,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s n/s rear shock absorber top covers perished

Pass 31 Jan 2023 104,291 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

condensation on o/s headlight lens

o/s n/s rear shock absorber top covers perished

Fail 31 Jan 2023 104,291 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

condensation on o/s headlight lens

o/s n/s rear shock absorber top covers perished

Pass 9 Feb 2022 98,300 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 93,387 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 87,582 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 79,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 74,693 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Fail 13 Feb 2018 74,693 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 8 Aug 2017 63,355 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front getting near limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres coaching inner bead

Pass 8 Feb 2017 53,837 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre has sidewall repair

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 53,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre has sidewall repair

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 41,845 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 26,771 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 25,929 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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AP12 AVM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AP12 AVM, 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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AP12 AVM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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