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GB11 GRZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,794 mi
Last recorded97,794 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB11 GRZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 97,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Coming from centre box seems (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights have water ingress in lamp however nor effecting beam at this time (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 97,793 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed marked with chalk also inner tread below legal limit - 245/35 R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Coming from centre box seems (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights have water ingress in lamp however nor effecting beam at this time (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 85,077 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2025 85,077 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2024 71,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2024 71,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working fit bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2023 58,186 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 58,186 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working fit b ulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 53,249 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 53,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction remove computer cam light sensor replaced (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 48,940 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 48,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 44,308 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 36,698 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 36,698 miles

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

Boot door wont open

Fail 30 Oct 2017 36,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit deep cuts in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

chip in windscreen

deep cuts in n/s/r tyre sidewall

o/s/f tyre has deep cuts in sidewall

Pass 9 Sep 2016 30,524 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 27,041 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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GB11 GRZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 GB11 GRZ, 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 GB11 GRZ registered?

GB11 GRZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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