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AY12 XXW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

180,268 mi
Last recorded180,268 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 180,268 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 171,166 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 164,202 miles

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

underbody corrosion on brake and suspension components

Pass 8 Mar 2023 161,016 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 157,682 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 152,356 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2020 145,230 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2019 134,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 23 Mar 2018 128,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 30 Mar 2017 101,129 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

under shield fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 78,427 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,620 miles

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

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 11 Mar 2015 62,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake discs worn/lipped

N/S/F & Both rear tyres on wear indicators (2mm)

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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AY12 XXW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AY12 XXW, 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 AY12 XXW registered?

AY12 XXW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AY12 XXW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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