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DU12 FRO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,994 mi
Last recorded159,994 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 FRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 159,994 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, bottom arms rear bushes cracking/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

multiple suspension components have surface corrosion on front and rear of vehicle

Fail 27 Aug 2026 159,994 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, bottom arms rear bushes cracking/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

multiple suspension components have surface corrosion on front and rear of vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2025 152,040 miles

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

multiple suspension components have surface corrosion on front and rear of vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2024 145,180 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

multiple suspension components corroded on front and rear of vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2023 135,838 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

multiple hub and suspension components corroded on front and rear of vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2022 127,102 miles

Progressive corrosion on front suspension components

Progressive corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 9 Sep 2021 118,921 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 111,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front cross-member corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 103,550 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 94,117 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 94,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 88,024 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 88,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 81,404 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 73,220 miles

rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 10 Feb 2015 56,306 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 FRO 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 81.3%.

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 FRO, 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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DU12 FRO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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