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DN12 BWY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,512 mi
Last recorded92,512 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 92,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Wet Inner Glass (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low Edge Tread 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under Body Covers Concealing Some Components

Pass 1 May 2025 85,336 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Pass 1 May 2024 78,688 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres edges wearing . 225/55x17 . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2023 74,743 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH low edge tread 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output wet inner lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output wet inner lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 70,741 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 70,741 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 64,555 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components .

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting only . (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting only . (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 60,204 miles

Front wipers slight smear

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 52,708 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall tyre identification worn away

Offside Rear Outer sidewall tyre identification worn away

Pass 23 Apr 2018 46,330 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 39,904 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 32,292 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 32,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,971 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 BWY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BWY, 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 BWY registered?

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

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