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DG12 URZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 URZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025
Fail 14 May 2025

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2024 132,155 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex And center (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS&OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NS&OS Smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 132,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex and Center join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS&OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 122,125 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 112,211 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 104,611 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 100,071 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 96,302 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 90,688 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 86,752 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 86,703 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 64,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 63,639 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 URZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 URZ, 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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DG12 URZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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