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DS61 DAU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,761 mi
Last recorded85,761 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 DAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 85,761 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 85,761 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 84,556 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 82,064 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 79,168 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 76,097 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 72,908 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 68,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454518 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 66,070 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 59,910 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 50,278 miles

deep cut in f/o/s tyre sidewall

Fail 13 Mar 2017 50,278 miles

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

deep cut in f/o/s tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,983 miles

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

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

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

n/s wiper worn

Pass 17 Mar 2015 32,983 miles

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

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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DS61 DAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DS61 DAU, 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 DS61 DAU registered?

DS61 DAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is DS61 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 DAU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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