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DA61 MGU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,924 mi
Last recorded130,924 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 MGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 130,924 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner loose

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 6 Feb 2024 117,585 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 105,853 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside and offside front NOT excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 105,723 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged INNER wall of tyre has object sticking through from tread and out of side wall(marked outer of tyre with white level with damage on inner wall) (245/45/R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside and offside front NOT excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge and close to legal limit **(ADVISE REPLACEMENT BEFORE CORDS BECOME EXPOSED)(245/45/R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge and close to legal limit **(ADVISE REPLACEMENT BEFORE CORDS BECOME EXPOSED)(245/45/R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 95,272 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms, inner and outer bushes perishing, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 95,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid lights fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid lights fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms, inner and outer bushes perishing, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 85,106 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 75,289 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 75,279 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 62,661 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 62,660 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed rim area . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner edge worn advise replacement/ (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 55,187 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2018 55,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 49,231 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,498 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)

rear seats have child seats fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2015 35,393 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear 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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DA61 MGU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver 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 DA61 MGU, 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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DA61 MGU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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