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DF12 OBX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

136,723 mi
Last recorded136,723 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 136,723 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 127,137 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 127,134 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 119,328 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 110,607 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 94,502 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 92,468 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 72,960 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 53,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emissions to clean to register

Pass 17 May 2016 40,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 30,422 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 OBX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OBX, 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 OBX registered?

DF12 OBX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is DF12 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 OBX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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