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DSZ 8088

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,084 mi
Last recorded149,084 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSZ 8088
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 149,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose was out of bracket fouling inner wheel, However not damaged and now rectified

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))

Offside front outer brake pad worn more than nearside

Pass 19 Sep 2024 135,471 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 123,762 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 123,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 112,582 miles

o/s/r tyre flat spotted and bald inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2022 112,582 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre flat spotted and bald inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2021 101,109 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and worn lumpy

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy x2 (5.1.3 (b) (i))

unknown noise when both front wheels rotated

Fail 22 Jun 2021 101,109 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated releases its self when operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and worn lumpy

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy x2 (5.1.3 (b) (i))

unknown noise when both front wheels rotated

Pass 1 Jul 2020 89,540 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps have water ingress. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 89,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps have water ingress. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Both not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak from oil filter housing area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 84,470 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 73,309 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 59,631 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 47,236 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 45,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 33,599 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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DSZ 8088 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 DSZ 8088, 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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DSZ 8088 is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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