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AF12 HJE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,043 mi
Last recorded123,043 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 123,043 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 101,395 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 101,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 91,938 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 85,299 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front bumper damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2022 75,094 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 66,863 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 66,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 60,799 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 53,038 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Mar 2019 53,038 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges and cracking all over

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2018 46,283 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 2 Mar 2018 46,283 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 15 Mar 2017 40,826 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust corroded

Rear Tyres has age cracks in tread

Pass 19 Mar 2016 35,570 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 29,740 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 29,740 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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AF12 HJE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF12 HJE, 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 AF12 HJE registered?

AF12 HJE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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