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DS12 AWG

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,349 mi
Last recorded172,349 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 AWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 172,349 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 172,348 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb not correct in holder (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 163,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Manufacturer plastic covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Possible fuel injector seal leak, cant fully access due to plastic engine cover fitted.

Fail 15 Nov 2024 163,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Manufacturer plastic covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Possible fuel injector seal leak, cant fully access due to plastic engine cover fitted.

Pass 10 Nov 2023 158,341 miles

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

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

Possible fuel injection leak, advise further checks.

Slight surface corrosion on underside rear comopnents.

Vehicle has factory fitted covers as standard, obscuring testable areas and items

Pass 26 Nov 2022 151,348 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 150,020 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 147,505 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 145,271 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 139,426 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 123,698 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 123,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 94,260 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 62,041 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 60,183 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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DS12 AWG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver 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 DS12 AWG, 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 DS12 AWG registered?

DS12 AWG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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