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GJ12 AJX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,386 mi
Last recorded89,386 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 AJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 89,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in the headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in the headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Speedometer illuminated particle out

Fail 1 Sep 2026 89,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in the headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in the headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Speedometer illuminated particle out

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 82,468 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm & worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 82,468 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm & worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 74,188 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 66,661 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 66,661 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 56,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 51,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 47,196 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 40,286 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 40,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 37,973 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 33,477 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 29,999 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 29,999 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 25,204 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 25,204 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 18,226 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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GJ12 AJX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GJ12 AJX, 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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GJ12 AJX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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