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LO61 AYC

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,666 mi
Last recorded101,666 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 AYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 101,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Forward mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Forward mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 97,803 miles

Offside Rear tyre out o shape

rear suspension rusty

Fail 1 May 2025 97,803 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre out o shape

rear suspension rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2024 93,879 miles

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2023 90,677 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 87,940 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 85,108 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 85,108 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 84,162 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 82,771 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 77,553 miles

Oil leaks

Fail 4 Feb 2019 77,553 miles

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

Oil leaks

Pass 12 Feb 2018 70,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi cracked (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 70,736 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi cracked (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 65,033 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 60,419 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 51,160 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 51,152 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LO61 AYC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LO61 AYC, 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 LO61 AYC registered?

LO61 AYC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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