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EX12 OWA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,815 mi
Last recorded88,815 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 OWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 88,815 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 88,815 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 86,475 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 82,293 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 76,519 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 76,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2022 70,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 63,997 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 57,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp condensation inside

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 53,243 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 53,243 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 51,017 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 51,017 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,781 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 44,663 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,613 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 41,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OWA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver 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 OWA, 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 OWA registered?

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

Is EX12 OWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 OWA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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