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DG12 NJY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,407 mi
Last recorded126,407 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 NJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 126,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 126,185 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (Marked yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 118,224 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 118,221 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 118,117 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill centre section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill rear section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front pipe and centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ***N/S and O/S*** (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 111,300 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 101,257 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 87,236 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 87,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple tears & tread breaking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 71,111 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,914 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 50,647 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 44,517 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

Fail 25 May 2016 44,517 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 16 Jun 2015 38,518 miles

stone chip in windscreen

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DG12 NJY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DG12 NJY, 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 NJY registered?

DG12 NJY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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