2012 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · SW61 HAU
2012 Vauxhall Insignia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 100,708 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Jan 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,708 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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SW61 HAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2025
- 100,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW61 HAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Insignia (SW61 HAU) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SW61 HAU Mileage History
- 03/03/202385,816 mi
- 05/03/202493,937 mi+8,121 mi
- 07/03/202493,944 mi+7 mi
- 20/03/2025100,683 mi+6,739 mi
- 25/03/2025100,708 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 7,224 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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