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DS12 UYW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,500 mi
Last recorded113,500 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 113,500 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 110,108 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 94,796 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 94,796 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n\s and o\s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 84,530 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 84,526 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 72,658 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 66,595 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 61,458 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 55,556 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 48,963 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 48,962 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 40,030 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 34,970 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 27,997 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 UYW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UYW, 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 UYW registered?

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

Is DS12 UYW safe to buy?

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