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DN12 AVZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,272 mi
Last recorded114,272 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 114,272 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 107,438 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 98,185 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both NSF and OSF corrosion to casings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth inner edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 24 Aug 2024 98,173 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements A character is not solid black - partially faded to white backing (0.1 (d))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both NSF and OSF corrosion to casings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth inner edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 9 Sep 2023 89,929 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 89,929 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 May 2023 89,889 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 89,873 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 83,878 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 78,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/R18 100y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front tyres approaching wear markers

Pass 17 Mar 2020 75,141 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,653 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 57,475 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 48,223 miles

Nearside Rear tyre lightly perished

Offside Rear tyre lightly perished

Pass 10 May 2016 39,843 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 32,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AVZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN12 AVZ, 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 AVZ registered?

DN12 AVZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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