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DS12 UZN

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,339 mi
Last recorded85,339 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 85,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 81,570 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 74,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 74,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 71,888 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 68,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn unevenly insde edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

Offside Front mosture in headlamp

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn unevenly inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shocker cover loose

Fail 9 May 2022 68,671 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn unevenly insde edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

Offside Front mosture in headlamp

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn unevenly inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shocker cover loose

Pass 19 May 2021 66,364 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 63,111 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 63,111 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 59,738 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 9 May 2018 56,350 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 50,800 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 43,241 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 34,613 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 UZN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black 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 UZN, 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 UZN registered?

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

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