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BG12 AYB

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,158 mi
Last recorded69,158 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 69,158 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 65,267 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps have water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 61,375 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 61,375 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper rubbers split not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 53,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 14 Sep 2019 51,619 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 43,615 miles

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

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

exhaust hangers corroded

front to rear brake pipe unions corroded

various scuffs and dents to bodywork but no sharp edges or insecurity

Fail 10 Sep 2018 43,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

exhaust hangers corroded

front to rear brake pipe unions corroded

various scuffs and dents to bodywork but no sharp edges or insecurity

Pass 11 Sep 2017 36,813 miles

all tyres perished on outer wall

Pass 18 Jul 2016 29,764 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 25,895 miles

Front 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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BG12 AYB is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AYB, 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 AYB is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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