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DY12 HLU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,865 mi
Last recorded157,865 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 HLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 157,865 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer Strong advise (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 r17 Strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 154,774 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2025 154,758 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Due to stone damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2024 148,578 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe loose but not leaking gasses

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 142,930 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture ingress (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 138,376 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 138,346 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hole in subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 131,379 miles

Exhaust mounts corroded

Headlights have water ingress but not effecting beam images

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 115,511 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 103,728 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 88,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 77,098 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 65,524 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 49,141 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHE/CRACKING.

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

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

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 HLU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HLU, 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 HLU registered?

DY12 HLU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DY12 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 HLU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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