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DN12 DGV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,050 mi
Last recorded176,050 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 DGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 176,050 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

both outer sills at the rear are slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2025 163,079 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 163,073 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 139,169 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 139,166 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 115,769 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 115,769 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 104,016 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 104,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 20 Feb 2021 84,155 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 73,960 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 73,959 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 69,124 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 60,057 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 60,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 50,033 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 41,980 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 33,702 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 DGV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey 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 DGV, 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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DN12 DGV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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