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DV12 VLE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,406 mi
Last recorded171,406 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 171,406 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 31 May 2023 236,079 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 196,685 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 161,145 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 161,145 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 73,272 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 57,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water on inside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 57,902 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water on inside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 27 Sep 2018 54,959 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 48,072 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 39,646 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 39,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 32,198 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,168 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 VLE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VLE, 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 VLE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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