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DF12 GZE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,875 mi
Last recorded151,875 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 GZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 151,875 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 141,375 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 134,046 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2023 125,608 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 125,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 109,164 miles

headlamps have condensation

Pass 12 Apr 2021 93,933 miles

Nearside and Offside Rear Shock Absorber Shrouds Insecure

Offside Headlamp Has Condensation

Oil Residue Engine Area

Pass 27 Mar 2020 89,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 62,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2019 62,822 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2018 47,946 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 47,946 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2017 44,347 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 38,731 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,308 miles

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 GZE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver 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 GZE, 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 GZE registered?

DF12 GZE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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