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DY62 HWE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,089 mi
Last recorded169,089 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 HWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2025 169,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm, both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 166,740 miles

rear subframe and suspension arms have slight corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2023 163,001 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 156,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 148,587 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 136,570 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 124,964 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 115,508 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 86,584 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 front on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

nearside front and rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2015 65,830 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 41,080 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 14,633 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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DY62 HWE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DY62 HWE, 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 DY62 HWE registered?

DY62 HWE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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