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DS61 DHE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,352 mi
Last recorded125,352 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 DHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 125,352 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 125,351 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 110,007 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 94,392 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 92,060 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 92,060 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 71,311 miles

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

Offside Front lens cracked

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 56,435 miles

All brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 56,323 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 55,885 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 55,303 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 54,484 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 53,447 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 52,456 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall,but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Rear 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 DHE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey 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 DHE, 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 DHE registered?

DS61 DHE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 7 February 2012.

Is DS61 DHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 DHE 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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