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DG62 HXR

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,731 mi
Last recorded117,731 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 HXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 117,731 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 117,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 108,617 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished lens , headlight aim not as defined as expected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 108,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box blowing across seam , one piece system corroded to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt weak and exposing joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished lens , headlight aim not as defined as expected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 102,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 94,291 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 94,290 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 82,773 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 80,985 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 71,863 miles

under cover fitted some components can not be checked

Pass 13 Jan 2020 66,532 miles

under cover fitted some components can not be be checked

Fail 13 Jan 2020 66,532 miles

under cover fitted some components can not be be checked

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 633,368 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 63,363 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 58,735 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 58,735 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 58,735 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high reset head lamp aim (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 54,338 miles

w/wiper rubbers worn

Pass 31 May 2016 50,490 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2015 43,980 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 43,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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DG62 HXR is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DG62 HXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG62 HXR registered?

DG62 HXR is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is DG62 HXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 HXR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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