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DU12 ETR

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

162,986 mi
Last recorded162,986 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 ETR
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 162,986 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust starting to deteriorate (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 154,207 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 146,573 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 137,076 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 129,286 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 121,451 miles

Front Damage to windscreen in an area less than a 10 mm circle outside Zone A

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arm bush's perished, Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished, Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush's perished, Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper control arm bush's perished, Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in between tread, Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 111,582 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 98,937 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 90,464 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,906 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 13 Apr 2016 65,333 miles

osf tyre 3mm

Fail 18 Apr 2015 57,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 57,152 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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DU12 ETR is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey 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 DU12 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.

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What year was DU12 ETR registered?

DU12 ETR is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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The MOT history for DU12 ETR 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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