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BJ12 VTU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

175,542 mi
Last recorded175,542 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 VTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 175,542 miles

Nsr tyre wearing close to treadwear indicators

Os headlamp condensated

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2026 175,283 miles

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

Nsr tyre wearing close to treadwear indicators

Os headlamp condensated

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 169,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 158,647 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 152,531 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2023 152,401 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2022 143,552 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 135,146 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 2 Sep 2020 129,500 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 124,470 miles

plastic covers in engine bay and underbody restricting view of some components

washers cap missing

Pass 31 Aug 2018 116,057 miles

Rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2017 108,267 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 106,773 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 86,261 miles

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2015 65,957 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BJ12 VTU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel 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 BJ12 VTU, 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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What year was BJ12 VTU registered?

BJ12 VTU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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