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AV12 BZE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,184 mi
Last recorded130,184 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 BZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 130,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shocko top mounting bracket corroded

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

Offside Rear shocko top mounting bracket corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2026 130,156 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shocko top mounting bracket corroded

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

Offside Rear shocko top mounting bracket corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2024 128,277 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing slightly worn

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 127,408 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing slightly worn

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 127,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing slightly worn

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 122,948 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 107,475 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 94,370 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated corroded but working (4.10 (b) (i))

tyre pressure low warning light on

uneven wear to inner edge of both rear tyres

Pass 15 May 2019 79,574 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 67,303 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 67,303 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 55,557 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 43,377 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 33,165 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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AV12 BZE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV12 BZE, 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 BZE registered?

AV12 BZE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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