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AX12 TSU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,307 mi
Last recorded113,307 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 TSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 113,307 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 113,307 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 111,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 111,772 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 109,534 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 109,534 miles

Obligatory mirror missing internal mirror (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected stuck on (4.6.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 100,625 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 83,166 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 69,532 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 69,532 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 54,516 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 54,398 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened been run hot (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 38,580 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 22,483 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 22,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AX12 TSU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AX12 TSU, 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 AX12 TSU registered?

AX12 TSU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AX12 TSU shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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