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A17 JNR

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

47,609 mi
Last recorded47,609 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 JNR
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 47,609 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 47,609 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 46,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 46,486 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective both front mountings deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2023 45,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 45,506 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 44,607 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 42,699 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 42,699 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 40,730 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 35,253 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 35,253 miles

Exhaust system insecure at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front radiator mounting brackets broken

Pass 3 Apr 2018 30,161 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 24,787 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 24,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2016 19,916 miles

Offside rear brake disc and brake pad showing signs of overheating (no binding at time of test).

Fail 2 Apr 2016 19,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake disc and brake pad showing signs of overheating (no binding at time of test).

Pass 2 Apr 2015 15,714 miles

Nearside 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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A17 JNR is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 A17 JNR, 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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A17 JNR is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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