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DS12 DDL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,626 mi
Last recorded79,626 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 DDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 79,626 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 77,386 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 73,951 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 73,951 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 67,130 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 62,963 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jan 2022 62,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2021 60,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting rough (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting rough (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 56,083 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both nearside road wheels slightly distorted

slight lip on rear brake discs

Pass 12 Feb 2019 51,651 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 51,651 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 49,072 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 44,404 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 44,404 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 40,923 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 29,122 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 DDL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS12 DDL, 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 DDL registered?

DS12 DDL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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