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EX12 OUJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

378,435 mi
Last recorded378,435 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 OUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 378,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very small leak on the front flexi pipe - keep under observation (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame has heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower radiator support is damaged - keep under observation

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very small leak on the rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame has heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms have heavy surface corrosion - OK at the present time (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 373,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 367,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in it (4.1.4 (b))

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 close to legal limit and heavily worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing signs of uneven wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 367,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlight (4.1.4 (b))

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 close to legal limit and heavily worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing signs of uneven wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 363,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 329,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 329,101 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 303,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyres are wearing uneven

Offside Rear Tyre is wearing uneven

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 272,597 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 272,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 231,772 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 193,823 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 152,274 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 106,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Jun 2014 61,887 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 20,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 20,418 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 OUJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OUJ, 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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EX12 OUJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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