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DV12 UDM

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,950 mi
Last recorded173,950 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 UDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 173,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear dust covers detached

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear dust cover detached

exhaust & hangers corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2021 173,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear dust covers detached

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear dust cover detached

exhaust & hangers corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 148,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 148,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear shockers dust covers detached

Pass 21 Feb 2019 120,490 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy possible brake noise ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Possible brake noise ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 98,419 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn

Offside Rear Tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2018 98,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine under tray insecure

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn

Offside Rear Tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2017 79,847 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 55,977 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 55,977 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 33,518 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 UDM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UDM, 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 UDM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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