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DU12 VDZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,661 mi
Last recorded151,661 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 VDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 151,661 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 146,974 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 146,954 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe heavily corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe heavily covered in underseal

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Rear subframe heavily covered in underseal

Some wear in rear suspension bushes

Pass 6 Nov 2023 143,501 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front and rear sub frames corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2023 143,501 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front and rear sub frames corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 139,876 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 139,876 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lock bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 132,229 miles

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

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

full plastics fitted underside

rear suspension corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2021 132,229 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

full plastics fitted underside

rear suspension corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 125,752 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 114,434 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 108,269 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 107,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 94,682 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 94,682 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 82,820 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 68,580 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 VDZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?

DU12 VDZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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