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DS12 PGE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,883 mi
Last recorded81,883 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 PGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 81,883 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 67,970 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 66,583 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 63,784 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 63,784 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 59,354 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 59,353 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 55,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both headlight aims on lower limits

n/s lower radiator mount damaged

o/s headlight has water ingress

slight waterdamage to front numberplate

wipers slight smearing

Fail 15 Jun 2021 55,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both headlight aims on lower limits

n/s lower radiator mount damaged

o/s headlight has water ingress

slight waterdamage to front numberplate

wipers slight smearing

Pass 6 Jul 2020 52,490 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Headlight condensated

Fail 6 Jul 2020 52,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Offside Headlight condensated

Pass 27 Jun 2019 47,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down on inner and outer of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down on inner and outer of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 42,305 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside track rod end dust cover age cracking

corrosion to all shock absorber casings

Pass 8 Jul 2017 36,699 miles

child seats on rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2016 32,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn to 0mm on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn to 0mm on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015 27,999 miles

exhuast corroded

rear tyres age cracking

rear tyres low

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 PGE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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