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CA12 DXL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,247 mi
Last recorded150,247 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 DXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 150,247 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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Fail 6 Jan 2026 150,247 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service vehicle soon message on

Pass 7 Jan 2025 147,231 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 144,878 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 144,871 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 142,467 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF - OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF - OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 139,872 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 139,429 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 132,918 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both ns and os light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area

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

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 9 Feb 2019 114,468 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 98,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both side front tyres are wearing excessively on the inside edge

Fail 6 Feb 2018 98,379 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both side front tyres are wearing excessively on the inside edge

Pass 1 Feb 2017 73,225 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,655 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 21,479 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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CA12 DXL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel 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 CA12 DXL, 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 CA12 DXL registered?

CA12 DXL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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