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DA04 TAT

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,782 mi
Last recorded94,782 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 TAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 94,782 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 20 Feb 2026 94,782 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 73,402 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 71,390 miles

ADVISE: slight fuel dampness around fuel tank and filter area?

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 67,563 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 63,770 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 63,731 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 60,496 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 57,594 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 52,341 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 46,340 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 39,912 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 39,912 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high n/s + o/s front headlight aim to him (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 33,321 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 26,116 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 26,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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DA04 TAT is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel 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 DA04 TAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA04 TAT registered?

DA04 TAT is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is DA04 TAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA04 TAT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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