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DU12 SDZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

177,650 mi
Last recorded177,650 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 SDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 177,650 miles

Exhaust front flex in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 177,332 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 165,020 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 138,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 138,749 miles

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

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 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 113,035 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 102,550 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 92,167 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 84,707 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 77,927 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 69,372 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 58,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

diesel emissions clean child seat fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 48,196 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 SDZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SDZ, 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 SDZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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