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DU12 FXA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,949 mi
Last recorded164,949 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 FXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 164,949 miles

Both headlamps contain water

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both faded almost white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 164,949 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both headlamps contain water

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both faded almost white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 158,400 miles

All brake discs have surface corosion

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

Nearside Front headlamp is slightly damp and misted over

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 157,744 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 157,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2020 147,752 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 147,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 135,617 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 128,187 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner/ outer edges

Fail 6 Apr 2018 128,187 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner/ outer edges

Pass 28 Mar 2017 121,103 miles

stone chip in window screen

Pass 15 Feb 2016 108,822 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 108,822 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 83,214 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 83,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 FXA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FXA, 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 FXA registered?

DU12 FXA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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