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DF61 DRV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,957 mi
Last recorded99,957 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 DRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 99,957 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 92,543 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 92,543 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2023 81,736 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 72,114 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 59,232 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 52,292 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 52,292 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 40,387 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 32,419 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 24,905 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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DF61 DRV 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 81.8%.

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 DF61 DRV, 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 DF61 DRV registered?

DF61 DRV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is DF61 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 DRV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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