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DN12 AEV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,833 mi
Last recorded115,833 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 AEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 115,833 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 115,830 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Worn discs (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 107,956 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 103,846 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 103,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 97,402 miles

n/s/f headlight damp

Pass 9 May 2022 89,879 miles

rear brake pads low/worn

Pass 14 May 2021 81,594 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 14 May 2021 81,594 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 27 May 2020 77,481 miles

both front tyres 3mm tread

Pass 1 May 2019 73,070 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 67,011 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 62,998 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nsr tyres low on tread

osr brake binding slightly

osr tyre perished

Pass 21 May 2016 57,150 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 49,909 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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DN12 AEV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AEV, 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 DN12 AEV registered?

DN12 AEV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is DN12 AEV safe to buy?

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