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DF12 BVN

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,429 mi
Last recorded136,429 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 BVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 136,429 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 133,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2024 131,626 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 129,437 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general vehicle condition corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2023 129,413 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle showing signs of previously binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn link arm/and very rusty (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general vehicle condition corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2022 127,259 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 124,451 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 121,682 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 114,470 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 102,757 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 90,797 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 81,030 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 80,958 miles

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 71,016 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,093 miles

Rear Brake pad(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 BVN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BVN, 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 BVN registered?

DF12 BVN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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