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DG12 NWJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

163,508 mi
Last recorded163,508 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 NWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 163,508 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 154,426 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link pin (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link pin (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

advise front and osr shocker casings corroded

advise general under body corrosion

advise headlights deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2024 154,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link pin (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link pin (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

advise front and osr shocker casings corroded

advise general under body corrosion

advise headlights deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2023 146,549 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 129,659 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 111,170 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 97,197 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 80,028 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 73,408 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 65,609 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 55,327 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 44,039 miles

n/s wiper blade split but not affecting drivers view

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 NWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NWJ, 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 NWJ registered?

DG12 NWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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