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CA61 DZX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

139,579 mi
Last recorded139,579 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 DZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 139,579 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 126,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 115,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 101,913 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 95,596 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 89,132 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 89,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2020 83,197 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 83,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 75,114 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 75,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 64,121 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 64,121 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 52,739 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 40,088 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 27,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2015 27,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CA61 DZX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey 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 CA61 DZX, 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 CA61 DZX registered?

CA61 DZX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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