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CH12 RLA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

31,993 mi
Last recorded31,993 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH12 RLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 31,993 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 31,993 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Headlamps Full of Water (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 May 2025 31,999 miles

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

engine covers undertrays fitted

Fail 6 May 2025 31,966 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2024 31,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover detached

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover detached

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 31,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 30,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 27,954 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 27,952 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 25,753 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 23,631 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 21,241 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 21,241 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 17,189 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 17,189 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 10,454 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 7,337 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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CH12 RLA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CH12 RLA, 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 CH12 RLA registered?

CH12 RLA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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