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AV12 UPG

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,038 mi
Last recorded151,038 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 UPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 151,038 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2024 151,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 139,589 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 128,950 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated (corroded),,,,

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

Undertrays fitted unable to see some testable items eg,(front subframe)

Fail 4 Jan 2022 128,949 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Undertrays fitted unable to see some testable items eg,(front subframe)

Pass 8 Jan 2021 120,569 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front road wheel has weld repair

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 120,569 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front road wheel has weld repair

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 102,323 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 102,323 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 82,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyer at 2 mil 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3 mil worn on inner edge 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 82,009 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyer at 2 mil 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3 mil worn on inner edge 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 68,495 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 60,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,323 miles

n/s/f tyre low tread inner edge 245/35/zr20

n/s/r tyre slight sidewall damaged

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 UPG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UPG, 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 UPG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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