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DY12 XLU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,098 mi
Last recorded166,098 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 166,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (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))

Pass 4 May 2022 160,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 152,753 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 152,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 148,294 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 148,292 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 129,146 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 109,173 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 108,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 91,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing covers adrift (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover adrift (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 91,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing covers adrift (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover adrift (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,804 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 52,033 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 XLU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

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

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