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DA12 PDY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,891 mi
Last recorded102,891 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 PDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 102,891 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported going to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 102,843 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported going to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 86,508 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 72,974 miles

Engine bay covers & under trays fitted

Rear subframe rusty

Fail 15 Jan 2024 72,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine bay covers & under trays fitted

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2023 66,047 miles

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

engine bay covers & undertrays obscuring view

Fail 14 Jan 2023 66,047 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

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

engine bay covers & undertrays obscuring view

Fail 30 Dec 2022 65,811 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Near side front brake sticking.

Pass 28 Dec 2021 60,523 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 55,363 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 52,419 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 48,872 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 43,925 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 39,400 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 39,400 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 35,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DA12 PDY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DA12 PDY, 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 DA12 PDY registered?

DA12 PDY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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