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BG12 AOJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,820 mi
Last recorded127,820 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 AOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 127,820 miles

Offside 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))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 127,820 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside 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 19 Jun 2024 124,640 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 124,622 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected ABS sensor (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 120,004 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Pass 9 Jun 2022 108,627 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 91,223 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 91,223 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 88,217 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 88,189 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 78,581 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 69,911 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 69,602 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 63,103 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 52,709 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 40,145 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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BG12 AOJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BG12 AOJ, 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 AOJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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