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DS12 OLU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

168,369 mi
Last recorded168,369 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 168,369 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 159,140 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 150,108 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 140,070 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 129,787 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 118,964 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 115,804 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 109,343 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 104,373 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 99,857 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 11 Jan 2018 95,447 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 88,401 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 83,101 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 82,794 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 72,408 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 51,880 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 51,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OLU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OLU, 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 OLU registered?

DS12 OLU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is DS12 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 OLU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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