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DS12 VNU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,265 mi
Last recorded89,265 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 89,265 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 84,531 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 84,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 75,219 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Sep 2023 75,218 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Oct 2022 68,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wear possibly incorrect tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 61,308 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 54,138 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Oct 2020 54,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 43,713 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 43,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 40,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit...Replacement recommended....245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to perish/split in grooves....Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 34,910 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 34,910 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel slightly binding

Pass 19 Jul 2016 29,044 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 29,044 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 23,285 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 VNU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

DS12 VNU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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The MOT history for DS12 VNU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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