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DF12 OBT

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,791 mi
Last recorded65,791 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 65,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 58,347 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 58,347 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2023 53,857 miles

exhaust corroded

front bumper damaged

nearside outer sill holed

Fail 24 Nov 2023 53,857 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front bumper damaged

nearside outer sill holed

Pass 25 Nov 2022 51,507 miles

Nearside Front bumper scuffed

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 51,507 miles

Nearside Front bumper scuffed

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 48,455 miles

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 48,455 miles

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

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 44,517 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 40,101 miles

emissions to clean for reading 0.01

Pass 13 Aug 2018 34,072 miles

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

emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.1

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 28,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 23,228 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 23,161 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 16,906 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

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 OBT is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBT, 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 OBT registered?

DF12 OBT is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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