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AV61 UHS

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,439 mi
Last recorded42,439 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 UHS
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 42,439 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 34,032 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 26,611 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 19,270 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 13,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 13,570 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords exposed through cracks in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both have water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 12,953 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 12,428 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 11,794 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 11,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight curb damage on outer sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2018 11,079 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 10,509 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 9,012 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 7,455 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AV61 UHS is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV61 UHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV61 UHS registered?

AV61 UHS is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 28 January 2012.

Is AV61 UHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 UHS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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