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DU12 FVA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

205,824 mi
Last recorded205,824 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 205,824 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion suspension, exhaust, brake lines, brakes

various bushes perishing front and rear

Fail 28 Sep 2026 205,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion suspension, exhaust, brake lines, brakes

various bushes perishing front and rear

Pass 5 Sep 2025 205,165 miles

Both headlamps damp

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 205,165 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps damp

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 203,652 miles

Both headlight lights damp internally

Engine management fault wording on dash

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge winter tyre low and tread breaking up (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner 2 bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 198,040 miles

Both headlights have condensation in them

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and brake disc red (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 195,058 miles

Both headlights have condensation

Front brake discs corroding and 37% imbalance on application

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2022 195,058 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both headlights have condensation

Front brake discs corroding and 37% imbalance on application

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2021 187,883 miles

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

n/s/r reflector cracked

stone chip on screen

under body cover fitted

Fail 22 May 2021 187,882 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

n/s/r reflector cracked

under body cover fitted

Pass 19 May 2020 170,201 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

multiple chips screen

Fail 19 May 2020 170,201 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

multiple chips screen

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 117,322 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 100,633 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 FVA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DU12 FVA, 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 FVA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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