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DU61 YAV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

200,970 mi
Last recorded200,970 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 YAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 200,970 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 200,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 195,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 187,677 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 187,677 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 181,391 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 177,374 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 158,970 miles

both rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2018 140,562 miles

Nearside Front 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))

emissions not detected ( to clean )

Pass 23 Sep 2017 122,809 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 122,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 109,709 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 109,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre valve slightly perrished

Pass 12 Jan 2016 88,580 miles

rear tyre inner profiles slightly lumpy

Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,449 miles

Small chips on wind screen. Condensation in near side front head light.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 67,449 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Small chips on wind screen. Condensation in near side front head light.

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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DU61 YAV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DU61 YAV, 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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DU61 YAV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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