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DU12 RRV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,765 mi
Last recorded135,765 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 RRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 135,765 miles

Front Lower plastic under tray fitted

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame and under body corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2026 135,765 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower plastic under tray fitted

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame and under body corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 132,398 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

radiator lower support brackets broken

Fail 28 Feb 2025 132,371 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

radiator lower support brackets broken

Pass 1 Mar 2024 127,213 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 115,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 115,135 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on edge 245 35 zr20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 104,924 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 97,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Wiper blade split

Fail 1 Mar 2021 97,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 2 Mar 2020 89,272 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 60,211 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 60,211 miles

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 51,523 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,652 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 33,106 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RRV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RRV, 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 RRV registered?

DU12 RRV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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