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DS12 OVU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,642 mi
Last recorded104,642 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 OVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 104,642 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 101,306 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 101,305 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 94,791 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 94,791 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 85,185 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 76,129 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 76,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 70,266 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 60,959 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 53,548 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 46,155 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 37,201 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 35,807 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 OVU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

DS12 OVU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is DS12 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 OVU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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