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DY12 GYP

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,426 mi
Last recorded122,426 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 GYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 122,426 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 122,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 117,698 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 110,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245/45/18 100w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 104,363 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 99,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output not affecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 99,085 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output not affecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 93,895 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 88,818 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 88,816 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 81,081 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 74,359 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 66,971 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 59,884 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 57,343 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,052 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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DY12 GYP is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DY12 GYP, 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 DY12 GYP registered?

DY12 GYP is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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