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A9 MGM

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,872 mi
Last recorded49,872 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 MGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 49,872 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 49,872 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Drivers window inoperative

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 48,077 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 47,014 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 45,177 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 41,681 miles

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 38,779 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 37,896 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 34,104 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 31,320 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 31,320 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 28,362 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 28,362 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 24,978 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 21,176 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brakes have slight bind

Fail 2 Mar 2015 21,175 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brakes have slight bind

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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A9 MGM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A9 MGM, 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 A9 MGM registered?

A9 MGM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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