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DS62 ETR

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,116 mi
Last recorded97,116 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 ETR
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 97,116 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 97,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 93,629 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 88,677 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 81,638 miles

Front Tyres. both worn low to far edges

Pass 7 Dec 2021 73,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Internally condensated. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 69,938 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 69,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 67,354 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 56,454 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 46,461 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 37,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Tread; going smooth to edges

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brakes very slightly binding

Pass 7 Dec 2015 26,165 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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DS62 ETR is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DS62 ETR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS62 ETR registered?

DS62 ETR is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is DS62 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS62 ETR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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