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DS61 TUY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,051 mi
Last recorded110,051 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 110,051 miles

Drivers washer jet low but still providing to the screen

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 110,051 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Drivers washer jet low but still providing to the screen

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 101,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 101,687 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 96,030 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 88,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 88,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 78,248 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Feb 2021 78,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 68,236 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 58,081 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2017 48,871 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2016 41,686 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 36,186 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 36,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 31,035 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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DS61 TUY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DS61 TUY, 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 DS61 TUY registered?

DS61 TUY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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