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DF12 AVU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,678 mi
Last recorded123,678 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 AVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 123,678 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 118,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 112,046 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 97,400 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 87,714 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 87,714 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 81,369 miles

Offside Front HEADLIGHT STEAMED UP.

Fail 23 Apr 2021 81,369 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front HEADLIGHT STEAMED UP.

Pass 25 Apr 2020 70,158 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2020 70,158 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 65,133 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 60,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low and deteriorated - strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 55,324 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 46,037 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 35,149 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (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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DF12 AVU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF12 AVU, 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 DF12 AVU registered?

DF12 AVU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is DF12 AVU safe to buy?

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