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EF12 WCR

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,575 mi
Last recorded182,575 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 WCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2019 182,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S/F by intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 164,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 140,569 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 140,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 124,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Both side (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2017 101,667 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 84,068 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 83,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side (3.5.1g)

Engine Management Light Displayed

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 69,669 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 52,244 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 45,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

child seats fitted

engine covers under trays fitted

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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EF12 WCR is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF12 WCR, 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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EF12 WCR is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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