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DS12 UAW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

130,246 mi
Last recorded130,246 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 130,246 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 123,162 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Jul 2024 123,161 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jun 2023 110,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in lamp,condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front small arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in lamp,condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front small arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 110,891 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in lamp,condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front small arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in lamp,condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front small arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 100,934 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 100,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low condensation in lamp (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear light unit broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 92,355 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tail light damaged but light working as normal

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 92,355 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tail light damaged but light working as normal

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 83,013 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 83,013 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 73,330 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 73,330 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 62,880 miles

Offside Rear Bumper broken

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 62,878 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper broken

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 53,295 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges 245/45x18

Nearside Rear tyre perished and wall gouged

Pass 4 Jul 2016 37,397 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2016 37,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2015 30,698 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 UAW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UAW, 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 UAW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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