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DS61 YDC

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,278 mi
Last recorded214,278 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 214,278 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 205,181 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 320,229 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 320,228 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels (one nut missing) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached swivel arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2023 191,132 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lungisa bantu (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 162,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view will soon need replacing (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 146,235 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 133,729 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 133,729 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 121,628 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 107,760 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)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 107,760 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 90,281 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 90,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 76,886 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 62,651 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 YDC 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 75%.

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

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