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DS12 DXJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,065 mi
Last recorded113,065 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 113,065 miles

Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Pass 26 Aug 2024 106,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 98,719 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 98,719 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 88,496 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 88,146 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 82,986 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 77,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test bracket on windscreen was affecting drivers view ()

Fail 12 Aug 2020 77,555 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test bracket on windscreen was affecting drivers view ()

Pass 27 Jul 2019 70,329 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 70,309 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2018 59,986 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 59,986 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 46,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 31,359 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 19,622 miles

Nearside 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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DS12 DXJ 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 DS12 DXJ, 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 DXJ registered?

DS12 DXJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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