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DS12 UYU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,856 mi
Last recorded73,856 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 73,856 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 73,851 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2025 63,151 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 58,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth both edges and to wear bars, nail in tread. 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 51,038 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 47,691 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 47,613 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 45,319 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 42,490 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 38,137 miles

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

nearside rear coil spring broken at pig tail

Pass 18 Jul 2016 30,791 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken at pig tail

Pass 3 Jun 2015 25,492 miles

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

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

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 UYU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS12 UYU registered?

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

Is DS12 UYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 UYU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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