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BV62 CAU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,565 mi
Last recorded83,565 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 CAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 83,565 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2026 83,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. needs to be 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 78,633 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 73,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 67,513 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 62,397 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 57,651 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 57,651 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 53,852 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 49,748 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 49,748 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 44,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 38,504 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 24,751 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of certain items.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 12,076 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of certain items.

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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BV62 CAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV62 CAU, 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 BV62 CAU registered?

BV62 CAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is BV62 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 CAU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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