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AR09 JAY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,829 mi
Last recorded26,829 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR09 JAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 26,829 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 26,829 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 16,736 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 6,242 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 6,242 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 6,091 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 6,041 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 5,978 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 5,720 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 4,948 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 4,245 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 3,552 miles

Nearside Front cut to outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 15 Sep 2015 2,973 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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AR09 JAY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Red 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 AR09 JAY, 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 AR09 JAY registered?

AR09 JAY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is AR09 JAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR09 JAY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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