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DV12 AXJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,605 mi
Last recorded74,605 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 AXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 74,605 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 74,600 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2025 74,200 miles

Nearside Damage to sill

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 72,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 72,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 70,202 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 70,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fitted upside down

Pass 28 Nov 2022 67,933 miles

Rear Inner both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber shrouds loose

Fail 22 Nov 2022 67,876 miles

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

Rear Inner both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber shrouds loose

Pass 4 Nov 2021 64,995 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 62,344 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 59,269 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 53,095 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 46,592 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 42,658 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 34,899 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 24,494 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,494 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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DV12 AXJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DV12 AXJ, 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 DV12 AXJ registered?

DV12 AXJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is DV12 AXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 AXJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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