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BN12 OCX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,423 mi
Last recorded139,423 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 OCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 139,423 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 139,376 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 130,745 miles

Nearside 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 130,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint and center pipe join . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 121,024 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 121,004 miles

Front Brake inadequately mounted N/S & O/S; Brake pad shims missing Upper & Lower (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 110,400 miles

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

under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 20 Aug 2021 99,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 99,273 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

condensation in nearside headlight

service vehicle soon warning in dash

Pass 31 Jul 2020 93,053 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 91,146 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 Front 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))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,338 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 74,554 miles

o/sr suspension bump stop dropped down

Pass 13 Mar 2017 61,854 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,354 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,753 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres beginning to wear on inner edges

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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BN12 OCX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey 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 BN12 OCX, 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 BN12 OCX registered?

BN12 OCX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BN12 OCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 OCX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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