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DN12 AEC

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,781 mi
Last recorded107,781 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 AEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 107,781 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 102,467 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 96,429 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 96,428 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 92,157 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 92,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 89,372 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 78,809 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2019 70,335 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 60,602 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 51,454 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 43,195 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 43,183 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 33,201 miles

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

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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DN12 AEC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver 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 DN12 AEC, 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 DN12 AEC registered?

DN12 AEC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is DN12 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN12 AEC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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