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DS61 YHU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,725 mi
Last recorded130,725 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 YHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 130,725 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r wheel slight play unable to identify where from

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2023 118,598 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 118,521 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Faulty switch, resulting in non correct operation of position lamps, dip beam and main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 110,859 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 85,198 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 85,196 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 65,086 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 60,879 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting corroded but exhaust system secure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 56,922 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 52,823 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 52,821 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Lamp assembly damaged and sharp (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 47,385 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,827 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 YHU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 83,571 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YHU, 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 YHU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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