2012 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · DS12 MHO
2012 Vauxhall Insignia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 76,204 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,204 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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DS12 MHO Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 76,204 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS12 MHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Insignia (DS12 MHO) between March 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
DS12 MHO Mileage History
- 06/03/20158,416 mi
- 21/12/201514,846 mi+6,430 mi
- 24/01/201724,099 mi+9,253 mi
- 23/01/201831,247 mi+7,148 mi
- 22/01/201939,286 mi+8,039 mi
- 22/01/201939,286 mi
- 21/01/202047,960 mi+8,674 mi
- 21/01/202047,960 mi
- 04/03/202153,607 mi+5,647 mi
- 05/03/202153,631 mi+24 mi
- 08/03/202254,194 mi+563 mi
- 15/03/202358,584 mi+4,390 mi
- 12/03/202464,345 mi+5,761 mi
- 22/03/202464,630 mi+285 mi
- 20/03/202570,725 mi+6,095 mi
- 26/03/202676,204 mi+5,479 mi
- 26/03/202676,204 mi
Average of roughly 6,132 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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