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AF12 HWD

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,065 mi
Last recorded134,065 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 134,065 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2025 134,062 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 121,910 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 102,012 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 86,793 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 64,109 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 64,033 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 63,982 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 62,907 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jun 2019 62,907 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 54,747 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 54,747 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 46,315 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Jun 2016 34,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 24,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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AF12 HWD is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HWD, 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 HWD registered?

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

Is AF12 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 HWD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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