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DV12 VDC

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,404 mi
Last recorded131,404 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 VDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 131,404 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 129,288 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front HEADLAMP MISTY

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front HEADLAMP MISTY

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 124,205 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

condensation in BOTH front headlight units

corrosion taking place to underside inc front & rear sub-frames

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated & securing bolt broken/missing at join

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2022 120,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT & HEAVILY CRACKING AT EDGES

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre perishing & cracking in tread also wearing low

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT,NAIL IN INNER EDGE ALSO CUT DEEP & HEAVILY CRACKING AT EDGES

condensation in BOTH headlight units

exhaust down pipe from cat, fixing bolt broken/missing

slight coolant leak under bonnet (thermostat)

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2022 120,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT & HEAVILY CRACKING AT EDGES

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre perishing & cracking in tread also wearing low

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT,NAIL IN INNER EDGE ALSO CUT DEEP & HEAVILY CRACKING AT EDGES

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

condensation in BOTH headlight units

exhaust down pipe from cat, fixing bolt broken/missing

slight coolant leak under bonnet (thermostat)

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2021 117,566 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, WEARING AT EDGES & CRACKED CLOSE TO EXCESS AT EDGES,also nail in offside rear tyre (inner edge)

condensation in BOTH front headlight lenses

corrosion taking place to underside to most metals

slight oil leak

stud/bolt broken at front exhaust join (cat to front pipe)

Pass 17 Dec 2020 114,248 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, ALSO WEARING ON INNER EDGES & CRACKED CLOSE TO EXCESS

BOTH front headlight units condensating

front exhaust join, stud/nut missing

Pass 30 Dec 2019 111,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 111,561 miles

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

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 too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 106,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 103,537 miles

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

battery in low state of charge

Fail 25 Nov 2017 103,537 miles

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

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

battery in low state of charge

Pass 17 Dec 2016 90,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 90,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 71,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsf shock absorber has slight oil leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil has slight oil leak (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 71,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsf shock absorber has slight oil leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour osf ind showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil has slight oil leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 51,375 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 51,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 20,785 miles

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

offside front tyre 3mm

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 VDC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VDC, 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 VDC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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