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DV12 VVA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,195 mi
Last recorded151,195 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 VVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 151,195 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 148,203 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured fronts/rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 134,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in treads & side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 134,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in treads & side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 125,464 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2022 125,464 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 119,298 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 119,298 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 116,708 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 109,567 miles

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

rear tyres are starting to go out of shape

Pass 10 May 2018 98,826 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges of both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 98,823 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges of both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 84,373 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,655 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 69,655 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 51,581 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 VVA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VVA, 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 VVA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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