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DS61 YDZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,628 mi
Last recorded144,628 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 144,628 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 144,622 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 126,951 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 126,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 125,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

emissions reading too low for result

Pass 14 Feb 2023 111,190 miles

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

exhaust emissions too clean to register a result

Fail 10 Feb 2023 111,162 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))

exhaust emissions too clean to register a result

Pass 8 Feb 2022 95,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall has cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 95,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall has cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 90,208 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))

emissions too clean to read

Pass 13 Feb 2020 87,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 87,182 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inside edge 2mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has nail in tyre 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 82,235 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 75,960 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 62,360 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 62,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 48,586 miles

Vehicle emissions are too low to be tested

Pass 12 Jan 2015 40,879 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YDZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YDZ, 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 YDZ registered?

DS61 YDZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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