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DV12 VDD

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,927 mi
Last recorded72,927 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 VDD
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 72,927 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 72,926 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 69,515 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both. (5.3.2 (c))

front exhaust flexi in poor condition.

Fail 3 Apr 2025 69,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low both. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both. (5.3.2 (c))

front exhaust flexi in poor condition.

Pass 13 Nov 2023 66,848 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 66,847 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 63,638 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both. (5.3.2 (b))

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

both headlamp lenses condensated.

Fail 24 Nov 2022 63,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both. (5.3.2 (b))

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

both headlamp lenses condensated.

Pass 23 Nov 2021 59,792 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both have water ingress. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front. (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear central. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded.

exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 23 Nov 2021 59,790 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both have water ingress. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front. (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear central. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded.

exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 23 Nov 2020 56,211 miles

Both rear tyres cracking within tread on shoulders

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2-3mm @ 225/55 r17 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 225/55 r17 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 56,143 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres cracking within tread on shoulders

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2-3mm @ 225/55 r17 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 225/55 r17 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 51,346 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2018 47,270 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2017 42,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 42,926 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking at bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 37,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 80% worn (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres are cracked around tyre wall

Pass 17 Jun 2015 31,509 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 VDD is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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