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AV12 BYC

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,618 mi
Last recorded127,618 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 BYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 127,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 22 Sep 2022 127,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 12 Jul 2021 114,684 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 106,508 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 106,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 97,000 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 86,768 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 81,272 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,639 miles

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 57,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV12 BYC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV12 BYC, 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 AV12 BYC registered?

AV12 BYC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is AV12 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 BYC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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