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DG12 USC

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,511 mi
Last recorded114,511 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 114,511 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 102,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box has multiple small holes - advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seatbelt (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 93,907 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2024 93,860 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 86,625 miles

Rear shocker shrouds insecure

Fail 12 May 2023 86,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also close to legal limit 245/45/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear shocker shrouds insecure

Pass 13 May 2022 80,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear shocker shrouds insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2022 80,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear shocker shrouds insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2021 74,179 miles

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

Rear shocker shrouds insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2021 74,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also wearing low (falken) 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also perished/split in tread 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also wearing low (falken) 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also perished/split in tread 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear shocker shrouds insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2020 69,859 miles

Rear shocker shrouds insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2019 62,956 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 53,081 miles

n/s rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2018 52,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 40,468 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2016 32,427 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 32,421 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bumper crash bar missing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 26,510 miles

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 USC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey 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 USC, 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 USC registered?

DG12 USC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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