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EX12 ORW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,834 mi
Last recorded163,834 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 ORW
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 163,834 miles

condensation in nearside headlight

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 163,834 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

condensation in nearside headlight

Pass 26 Oct 2024 153,080 miles

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

condensation on both front headlight lenses

offside front tyre tread 3mm

Pass 21 Oct 2023 143,961 miles

condensation in both headlights but not affecting beam pattern

Fail 21 Oct 2023 143,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

condensation in both headlights but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 25 Oct 2022 133,812 miles

condensation in headlights but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 25 Oct 2021 120,675 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 111,420 miles

condensation in offside headlight lense but not affecting beam pattern

Fail 28 Oct 2020 111,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

condensation in offside headlight lense but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 4 Jul 2019 99,143 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 99,143 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 87,319 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 87,319 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 76,128 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 66,370 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 66,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 55,249 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 55,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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EX12 ORW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EX12 ORW, 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 EX12 ORW registered?

EX12 ORW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is EX12 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 ORW shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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