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DN12 RAU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,605 mi
Last recorded161,605 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 RAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 161,605 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2025 161,447 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhusat holded on with juberle clip but rubbing on hand brake cable (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative hid lights but no washers on car (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under body of car corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2024 159,628 miles

Front front subframe corroding

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear suspension bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear o/s & n/s/r floors corroding

Rear rear suspension & subframe corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2023 156,899 miles

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

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

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

all rear suspension bear and some arms corroded

both rear inner sills corroding

emissions to low for reading

exhaust corroded

head light beam patton flat but ok

Pass 8 Dec 2022 153,012 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

non standard headlights fitted beam image flat and only just passed

Fail 2 Dec 2022 152,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

non standard headlights fitted beam image flat and only just passed

Pass 30 Nov 2021 147,499 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 142,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 132,677 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 30 May 2019 132,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Engine Covers Fitted

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 125,418 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 123,421 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 90,841 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 16 May 2016 90,840 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 18 May 2015 62,180 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 62,180 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front 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 RAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RAU, 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 RAU registered?

DN12 RAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is DN12 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN12 RAU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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