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DN12 DYH

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,145 mi
Last recorded140,145 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 140,145 miles

Emission requirements close to legal limits

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 140,102 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 131,155 miles

Emission requirements close to legal limits

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps occasionally flickering (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened and shock absorber corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 128,099 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front bumper grill slightly insecure

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 125,212 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 121,652 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test pet carrier on seat ()

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test pet carrier on seat ()

Pass 26 Apr 2021 111,427 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 104,113 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 104,113 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 98,241 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 90,490 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 81,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 May 2016 72,924 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 72,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leek { filter houseing}

Pass 9 May 2015 54,413 miles

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

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

Off side front flex twisted

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

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 DYH 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 DYH, 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 DYH registered?

DN12 DYH is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is DN12 DYH safe to buy?

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