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DU12 OEV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

181,175 mi
Last recorded181,175 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 181,175 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 163,067 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 144,495 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 127,395 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 108,646 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s worn down to wear indicators & worn smooth at inner edges [245/45/18 100Y XL ] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2022 108,646 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s worn down to wear indicators & worn smooth at inner edges [245/45/18 100Y XL ] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1x #501 bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 90,707 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 90,707 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 79,842 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 73,201 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 73,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 63,922 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 53,789 miles

near side front tyre is part worn on inner tread

Fail 6 Jun 2017 53,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side front tyre is part worn on inner tread

Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jun 2016 45,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 33,919 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 OEV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OEV, 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 OEV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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