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L66 DSR

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,442 mi
Last recorded147,442 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 DSR
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 147,442 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2026 147,442 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 May 2025 138,367 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 May 2024 130,003 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 130,001 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 121,029 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 121,026 miles

Registration plate incorrect Both. (0.1 (c))

Pass 18 May 2022 113,571 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2022 113,566 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both. (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 103,507 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 103,503 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both. (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 97,804 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 90,172 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 83,249 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 74,090 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 67,082 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 59,279 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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L66 DSR is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L66 DSR, 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 L66 DSR registered?

L66 DSR is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is L66 DSR safe to buy?

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