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DN12 EFF

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

181,111 mi
Last recorded181,111 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 EFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 181,111 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2026 178,727 miles

advise underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Jan 2026 174,013 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 173,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 165,540 miles

advise surface corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 8 Jul 2024 141,321 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 136,258 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 136,208 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 114,949 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 114,910 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 104,231 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 95,945 miles

Front brake pads [3,ooo mile approx]

Rear slight corrosion on suspension components

Fail 25 May 2021 95,945 miles

Front brake pads [3,ooo mile approx]

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

Rear slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 4 Jun 2020 91,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Jun 2019 84,871 miles

Front n/s and o/s tyres worn thin on edges

Rear Inner n/s and o/s tyres wearing

surface corrosion on some suspension components

Fail 4 Jun 2019 84,871 miles

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

Front n/s and o/s tyres worn thin on edges

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

Rear Inner n/s and o/s tyres wearing

surface corrosion on some suspension components

Pass 8 Jun 2018 72,424 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 8 Jun 2018 72,421 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Jun 2017 60,328 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 5 Jun 2017 60,328 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Jun 2016 50,528 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre damage on outer wall [no ply or cords visible]

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 EFF is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EFF, 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 EFF registered?

DN12 EFF is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is DN12 EFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN12 EFF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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