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DS62 HWJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,667 mi
Last recorded110,667 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 110,667 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads very close to wear limit

both front tyres very close to wear limit and in very poor condition

Fail 28 Apr 2026 110,667 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

both front tyres very close to wear limit and in very poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2025 102,349 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 98,037 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 94,450 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 93,139 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 86,114 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 74,728 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 67,965 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 57,467 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 52,118 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Strut mount has slight noise but has not got any play

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 48,973 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 45,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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 HWJ 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 92.3%.

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 HWJ, 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 DS62 HWJ registered?

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

Is DS62 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS62 HWJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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