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DS61 TVM

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,889 mi
Last recorded86,889 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 86,889 miles

Exhaust flange and hangers corroded

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 81,992 miles

Exhaust flange and hangers corroded

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

O/S steering rack gaiter twisted

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

Water ingress/condensation both headlamps

Fail 22 Jan 2025 81,992 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust flange and hangers corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

O/S steering rack gaiter twisted

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

Water ingress/condensation both headlamps

Pass 17 Jan 2024 76,974 miles

Exhaust centre silencer flange corroded

Fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth/stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth/stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 76,972 miles

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

Exhaust centre silencer flange corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth/stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth/stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 71,902 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 63,915 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 59,553 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 56,563 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 49,348 miles

undertray fitted restricting view

Pass 11 Jan 2018 42,400 miles

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2018 42,399 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2017 35,813 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2016 26,601 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 19,162 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 TVM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey 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 DS61 TVM, 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 TVM registered?

DS61 TVM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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