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BG12 AAV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,692 mi
Last recorded72,692 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 AAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 72,692 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 69,228 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 69,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 65,485 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 65,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 60,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 86,523 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 86,317 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 83,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2020 80,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 76,874 miles

both headlamps full of condensation

Pass 6 Jun 2018 43,779 miles

Offside steering rack gaiter has a slight misting of oil.

Pass 30 May 2017 36,038 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

rear tyres starting to crack.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 29,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in screen (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm on outer edge and outer sidewall heavily kerb scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 21,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BG12 AAV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BG12 AAV, 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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BG12 AAV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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