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DXZ 4898

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,645 mi
Last recorded139,645 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXZ 4898
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 139,645 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 139,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 125,671 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 108,198 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 100,258 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 92,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 84,984 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR/NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 84,721 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken OSR/NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR/NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 77,802 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 69,387 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 68,759 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 68,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 50,363 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 50,363 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 25,733 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 25,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55r17w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55r17w (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres worn low

surface cut in tread o/s/f tyre

top and lower engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Dec 2015 25,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55r17w (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55r17w (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres worn low

surface cut in tread o/s/f tyre

top and lower engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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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DXZ 4898 is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DXZ 4898, 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 DXZ 4898 registered?

DXZ 4898 is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is DXZ 4898 safe to buy?

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