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DF12 GAU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,577 mi
Last recorded77,577 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 77,577 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 75,473 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 73,387 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 73,387 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 70,493 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 67,594 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 64,515 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 61,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 59,710 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 56,640 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 52,930 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,138 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 40,751 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 40,751 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

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 GAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GAU, 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 GAU registered?

DF12 GAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 4 August 2012.

Is DF12 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 GAU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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