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DS12 UXU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,834 mi
Last recorded132,834 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 132,834 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 132,834 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 118,906 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 118,899 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 110,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Top mount bearing noisy

Offside Front Top mount bearing noisy.

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 110,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Top mount bearing noisy

Offside Front Top mount bearing noisy.

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 106,843 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 106,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 104,986 miles

no smoke detected on test

Pass 13 Jun 2018 90,491 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Service vehicle light on.

Fail 13 Jun 2018 90,491 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Service vehicle light on.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 76,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 58,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,002 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 UXU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UXU, 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 UXU registered?

DS12 UXU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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