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DN12 GDV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,759 mi
Last recorded120,759 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 120,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 120,750 miles

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 120,730 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated and middle section of exhaust heavily corroded.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Across front sub-frame to rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Wiper defective.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 110,229 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 108,519 miles

Bulb warning message on dash.

Offside Rear Fuel tank guard heavy corrosion.

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 105,321 miles

Advise exhaust deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2022 100,075 miles

advise exhaust deteriorating

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre worn slightly outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 93,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise exhaust deteriorating

Pass 24 Jun 2020 88,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 88,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake dust cover insercure

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 79,543 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,499 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 68,499 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking leak from flexi to caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 58,146 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 35,894 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 21,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2015 21,295 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GDV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GDV, 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 GDV registered?

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

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