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A9 DAT

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,951 mi
Last recorded92,951 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 DAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 92,951 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 88,168 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 82,054 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 75,170 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 70,678 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 66,519 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rotten (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 63,889 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 56,738 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 50,737 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2018 50,737 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible both reg plate has a screw through the letter A hard to read (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 43,303 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 32,842 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 29,944 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 29,944 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 23,111 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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A9 DAT is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 A9 DAT, 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 A9 DAT registered?

A9 DAT is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is A9 DAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 DAT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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