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DV12 UDK

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,540 mi
Last recorded51,540 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 UDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 51,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NF/OF lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 51,540 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NF/OF lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 49,299 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 49,297 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 46,904 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 45,740 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 45,740 miles

Emissions unable to be completed dpf full (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 44,261 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 42,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in headlamp. aim ok when tested (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 40,919 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 39,005 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 39,005 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 34,969 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 30,039 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 30,039 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 25,124 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 19,753 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 UDK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 UDK, 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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DV12 UDK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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