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BD12 YVU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,892 mi
Last recorded191,892 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 YVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 191,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 191,822 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 182,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 172,965 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 157,088 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 151,810 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 144,576 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Passenger rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Drivers front tyre has signs of being run on flat on inner wall & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 134,047 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 134,047 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 116,196 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE BALD ON EDGE

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE WORN CLOSE TO CORDS

Fail 8 Jul 2017 116,196 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE BALD ON EDGE

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE WORN CLOSE TO CORDS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 94,459 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 94,459 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 69,418 miles

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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BD12 YVU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD12 YVU, 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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BD12 YVU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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