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DY12 XGC

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,029 mi
Last recorded99,029 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 99,029 miles

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

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside front inner rack gaiter twisted, but not excessively damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear LED number plate lamps work, but are dim

Fail 30 Jul 2026 98,834 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside front inner rack gaiter twisted, but not excessively damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear LED number plate lamps work, but are dim

Pass 11 Jul 2025 85,631 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 81,315 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 78,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 78,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 74,247 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 74,247 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 69,125 miles

front tyres getting close to limit

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Jul 2020 67,229 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 64,044 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 64,044 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,080 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 52,435 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Apr 2017 52,435 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Apr 2016 43,412 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 43,412 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,814 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 XGC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DY12 XGC, 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 XGC registered?

DY12 XGC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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