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DS12 OWF

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,544 mi
Last recorded103,544 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 103,544 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 98,333 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 87,092 miles

Front Headlamps have condensation

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel tank strap corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 82,619 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 79,417 miles

both headlights have internal condensation

Pass 20 Dec 2021 72,797 miles

Offside Front headlight condensation

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 62,839 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 56,035 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger view swept area b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 56,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger view swept area b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 51,553 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))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 41,823 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Jul 2017 28,012 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 28,012 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 27,695 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle appears to be jammed (5.2.5a)

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test large stickers/tax disc holder greater than 40mm within swept area of windscreen

Offside Rear tyre has outer side wall damage, also perishing and cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2016 19,548 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 15,545 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 OWF is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OWF, 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 OWF registered?

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

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