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DF12 GZW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,630 mi
Last recorded169,630 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2025 169,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn fully smooth on inner edge, close to exposing ply or cords. strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 163,535 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 163,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 153,467 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 134,832 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 133,887 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 116,712 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 103,605 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 94,835 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 90,526 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,410 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 80,597 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 60,859 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 60,838 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 GZW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF12 GZW, 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 GZW registered?

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

Is DF12 GZW safe to buy?

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