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BJ61 AFZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,399 mi
Last recorded106,399 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 AFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 106,399 miles

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

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 29 Oct 2021 100,195 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover broken. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 100,195 miles

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover broken. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 95,912 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 95,912 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 88,815 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 81,596 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 81,596 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 72,828 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 64,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 56,029 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 49,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BJ61 AFZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ61 AFZ, 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 BJ61 AFZ registered?

BJ61 AFZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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