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AF12 HWB

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,040 mi
Last recorded171,040 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 171,040 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 171,040 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 157,909 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 157,909 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 140,605 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2020 140,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2019 121,979 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 101,486 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 96,263 miles

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 85,654 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 67,619 miles

Engine cover and under tray is fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Stone chip in screen

Fail 16 Mar 2015 42,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

different size tyres fitted to front than rear.

front brake pads low.

o/s/r tyre low tread inner edge.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

different size tyres fitted to front than rear.

front brake pads low.

o/s/r tyre low tread inner edge.

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 HWB is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HWB, 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 HWB registered?

AF12 HWB is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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