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EX12 OSY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,745 mi
Last recorded164,745 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 OSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 164,745 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axel front sub frame corrosion all over

Pass 9 Apr 2024

Front Drop link arms has slight play on both sides

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust covers loose on both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2024

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Changed both bulbs (4.7.2 (a))

Front Drop link arms has slight play on both sides

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust covers loose on both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 142,910 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 133,440 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 124,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 118,994 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 100,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread at 3mm inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top mount bush slightly dry ,

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread at 3mm also inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 83,699 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 83,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge. 245/45r18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 66,227 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2016 50,726 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 35,984 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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EX12 OSY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EX12 OSY, 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 OSY registered?

EX12 OSY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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