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DY62 LSE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,273 mi
Last recorded168,273 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 LSE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 168,273 miles

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))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2026 168,253 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 159,370 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 159,370 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 149,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 2 Oct 2023 141,293 miles

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 25 Sep 2023 141,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2022 132,622 miles

Front sub frame rusty.

Pass 8 Sep 2021 123,185 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 115,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 102,261 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 85,208 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,601 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nearing limit

Rear tyre worn on inner

Fail 21 Sep 2017 70,601 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre nearing limit

Rear tyre worn on inner

Pass 20 Sep 2016 57,408 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 38,572 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 LSE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY62 LSE, 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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DY62 LSE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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