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DN12 AYU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,009 mi
Last recorded120,009 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 120,009 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2026 120,009 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 115,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shocker cover insecure

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear shocker cover insecure

subframe corroding

Fail 9 Sep 2025 115,650 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shocker cover insecure

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear shocker cover insecure

subframe corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2024 111,792 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 111,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 106,293 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 106,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 101,569 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Sep 2021 96,962 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 91,585 miles

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

Offside Front Strut top mount rough when turned

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 91,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Strut top mount rough when turned

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

Pass 9 May 2019 80,000 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 72,298 miles

Exhaust system corroded and supporting hangers appear weakened

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Fail 15 May 2018 72,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust system corroded and supporting hangers appear weakened

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Offside Front Tyre worn to the legal limit

Rear Tyres bald on the inner shoulder and worn badly out of shape

Pass 8 May 2017 62,753 miles

both rear tyres stepped inside edges and wearing unevanly

offside front wishbone rear bush unbonding and perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,612 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Small stone chips in windscreen in and out zone a

Pass 29 Apr 2015 41,803 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in tred and stepping on inner edge of tred

Small stone chips all over windscreen

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

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

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