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DV12 VFA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,534 mi
Last recorded80,534 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 80,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2025 79,784 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 79,550 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 75,261 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 67,045 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 60,641 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 51,555 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 45,933 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 40,295 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 40,278 miles

Rear coil spring broken offside and nearside (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 33,691 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall. no ply exposed

Fail 10 Jun 2016 33,683 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall. no ply exposed

Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,471 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 VFA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFA, 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 VFA registered?

DV12 VFA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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The MOT history for DV12 VFA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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