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F8 XSE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,135 mi
Last recorded157,135 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 XSE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 157,135 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 152,923 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 148,604 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 143,493 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 138,198 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 133,949 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 128,467 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 122,477 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 114,462 miles

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

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))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 114,452 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 105,779 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 105,779 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 104,852 miles

Nearside Front inner drive shaft out of gearbox excessive play and seal leaking .

Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,774 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 81,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 58,674 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 44,060 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 44,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 41,621 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside 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)

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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F8 XSE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 F8 XSE, 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 F8 XSE registered?

F8 XSE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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