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DS12 OKD

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,983 mi
Last recorded160,983 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 160,983 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front part of subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear All rear suspension components have surface corrosion apart from new shock absorbers.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 160,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 134,850 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 134,850 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 108,771 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 108,771 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low O/S & N/S - Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 83,971 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 82,818 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 77,111 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f headlamp pattern weak

Pass 24 Jan 2020 69,909 miles

Offside Front Headlight has water ingress

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 69,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlight has water ingress

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 61,236 miles

both front and the n/s/r tyres are 2mm with signs of wear to the edges - metal in the n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2018 53,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 53,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 46,375 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 46,375 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 38,316 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 35,261 miles

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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DS12 OKD is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OKD, 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 OKD registered?

DS12 OKD is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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