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LE03 NOW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,197 mi
Last recorded145,197 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 NOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 145,197 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 142,267 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 134,624 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 134,621 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 125,696 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Offside Front side repeater lens cover missing

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 125,696 miles

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

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front side repeater lens cover missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2021 111,028 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 10 Jan 2021 111,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Jan 2020 104,930 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 92,275 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 92,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 79,888 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 76,764 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 67,342 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 56,297 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 47,663 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 47,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 37,798 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 34,927 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 34,927 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LE03 NOW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LE03 NOW, 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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LE03 NOW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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