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BD62 WVU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,683 mi
Last recorded102,683 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 102,683 miles

Front Both headlamps have condensation inside but doesn't affect light output

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 94,666 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2022 83,275 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2022 83,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2022 72,415 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 65,821 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 50,798 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 May 2019 50,798 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 May 2018 36,001 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 36,001 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 32,347 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 32,347 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 23,609 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015

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 WVU 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 BD62 WVU, 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 WVU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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