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BU12 YDZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,293 mi
Last recorded53,293 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 YDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 53,293 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 52,185 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 50,939 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 49,250 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 49,249 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 47,944 miles

Nearside Front headlight slightly weak

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 47,944 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight slightly weak

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 46,404 miles

Front front under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 May 2020 44,928 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 42,602 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 37,829 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 37,829 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,976 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 31,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 26,231 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 20,982 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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BU12 YDZ 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 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 BU12 YDZ, 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 BU12 YDZ registered?

BU12 YDZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is BU12 YDZ safe to buy?

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