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AV12 MFU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,196 mi
Last recorded133,196 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 MFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 133,196 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 131,172 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 128,857 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 123,172 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 115,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 115,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 96,887 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 96,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 85,751 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 76,428 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 76,428 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 64,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear binding from turning wheel by hand

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r disc corroded and n/s/r disc going blue from heat (3.5.1i)

code 3 on dashboard indicating a coolant fault coolant level low and cooling fan doesnt stop spinning

Fail 9 Nov 2017 64,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear binding from turning wheel by hand

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r disc corroded and n/s/r disc going blue from heat (3.5.1i)

code 3 on dashboard indicating a coolant fault coolant level low and cooling fan doesnt stop spinning

Pass 8 Nov 2016 50,461 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 42,407 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 35,189 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front wiper split

nearside rear tyre tread lumpy/uneven wear

offside brake slightly binding on

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 MFU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MFU, 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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AV12 MFU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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