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DG12 EMG

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,684 mi
Last recorded70,684 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 EMG
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 70,684 miles

Nearside Rear brake backplate badly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2025 67,052 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 62,128 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 58,015 miles

Nearside Front Head Lamp Unit Moisture ingress

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Head Lamp Unit Moisture ingress

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 55,028 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 51,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 49,473 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 46,457 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 40,926 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 40,926 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 36,530 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 31,318 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 22,267 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 22,267 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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DG12 EMG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DG12 EMG, 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 DG12 EMG registered?

DG12 EMG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is DG12 EMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 EMG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG12 EMG have outstanding finance?

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