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BD62 VTP

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,549 mi
Last recorded180,549 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 VTP
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 180,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 171,821 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 164,314 miles

both front lower suspension arms - bushes perished and split - play detected

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and low on outer edge - nearing legal limit

Fail 10 Jan 2022 164,314 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms - bushes perished and split - play detected

coolant leak present

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and low on outer edge - nearing legal limit

service light staying on

Pass 14 Jan 2021 158,402 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 158,402 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both front brake discs corroded / scored

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted / scored

Service Engine light staying on

both rear shock absorbers worn and reduced damping action

Pass 7 Nov 2019 153,986 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 153,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 147,608 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails 225/55/17 ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

underside covers fitted obscuring some underside components

washer fluid cap missing

Fail 3 Dec 2018 147,608 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails 225/55/17 ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

underside covers fitted obscuring some underside components

washer fluid cap missing

Pass 11 Nov 2017 138,075 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 115,567 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber bump stop cover loose

Pass 25 Nov 2015 77,850 miles

Nearside Rear tyre as a nail in it

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

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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BD62 VTP is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BD62 VTP, 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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BD62 VTP is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 5 December 2012.

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