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DA61 MXU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,750 mi
Last recorded200,750 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 MXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 200,750 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured NEARSIDE OFFSIDE (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NEARSIDE OFFSIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 200,750 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured NEARSIDE OFFSIDE (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NEARSIDE OFFSIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 184,307 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 181,062 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened front mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 181,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened front mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 175,465 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 175,365 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 100,824 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened the subframe mounting is also damaged n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.87 mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 100,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing on shock absorber but not damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bush securing bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened the subframe mounting is also damaged n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.87 mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 91,946 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 84,084 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 75,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 75,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2017 62,207 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 53,874 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 48,495 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 48,384 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 48,384 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 44,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 44,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 31,497 miles

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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DA61 MXU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MXU, 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 MXU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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