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DY12 LHC

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

196,431 mi
Last recorded196,431 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 LHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 196,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 191,610 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 184,870 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 180,720 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 174,486 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 174,456 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 168,032 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 158,334 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 145,003 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 120,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre lifting on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre lifting on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2016 93,497 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3.0mm

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front tyre on 3.0 mm

emissions to low to read

Pass 27 Apr 2015 66,887 miles

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

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 LHC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LHC, 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 LHC registered?

DY12 LHC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is DY12 LHC safe to buy?

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