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DG12 NZF

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,065 mi
Last recorded154,065 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 NZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 154,065 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 146,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 139,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 132,148 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 118,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 108,794 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 108,794 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 79,854 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 79,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 78,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively advise discs and pads (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 78,880 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps bulb (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively advise discs and pads (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 71,186 miles

service light on

Fail 15 Jan 2018 71,183 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating needs discs and pads (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. strip and clean (3.7.B.6b)

service light on

Pass 26 Jan 2017 63,773 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 63,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 56,721 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 47,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2015 47,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (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 NZF is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NZF, 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 NZF registered?

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

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