Vauxhall Insignia MOT pass rate
In 2023, the Vauxhall Insignia passed 68.1% of its first MOT tests, from 216,995 tests in Great Britain. That is 3.3 points below the 71.4% average for all cars, taxis and light vans.
Most common Vauxhall Insignia MOT failures
The area that failed most often was suspension, affecting 11.7% of tests. The red line shows the average for all cars.
- Suspension 11.7% vs 8.9%
- Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 10.5% vs 11.3%
- Tyres 8.6% vs 6.3%
- Brakes 6.9% vs 6.8%
- Visibility 4.2% vs 4.8%
- Noise, emissions and leaks 3.3% vs 3.1%
- Body, chassis, structure 2.2% vs 3.4%
- Steering 0.5% vs 1.8%
- Coil spring 7.8% vs 2.6%
- Tread depth 4.3% vs 2.6%
- Tyres: condition 4.1% vs 3.7%
- Brake pads 4.1% vs 2.1%
- Headlamp aim 3.3% vs 3.3%
- Headlamp 2.8% vs 2.2%
- Wipers 2.4% vs 2.2%
- Registration plate lamp(s) 2.3% vs 1.3%
Top reasons for failure
| Reason for failure | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Coil spring: Fractured or broken | 7.7% |
| Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | 4.1% |
| Brake pads: Less than 1.5 mm thick | 3.8% |
| Wipers: Does not clear the windscreen effectively | 2.4% |
| Headlamp: Not working on dipped beam | 2.1% |
| Registration plate lamp(s): Inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 1.9% |
| Tyres: condition: Has ply or cords exposed | 1.6% |
| Tyres: condition: Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 1.4% |
| Shock absorbers: Has a serious fluid leak | 1.3% |
| Headlamp aim: Too low | 1.2% |
Vauxhall Insignia pass rate by age
The pass rate changes with age: 81.8% for cars aged 3 to 5 years and 63.6% for those aged 10 to 14 years. Older cars usually fail more often because parts like suspension, brakes and exhausts wear with time and mileage.
- 3 to 5 years 81.8% vs 71.4%
- 6 to 9 years 69.6% vs 71.4%
- 10 to 14 years 63.6% vs 71.4%
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 177,076 | 67.2% |
| Petrol | 39,896 | 72.0% |
Most common Vauxhall Insignia advisories
Advisories do not fail the test, but they often become failures by the next MOT. These were noted most often:
- Tread depth 24.2%
- Brake pads 10.9%
- Brake discs 9.2%
- Tyres: condition 8.3%
- Engine oil leaks 7.5%
- Vehicle 7.4%
- Shock absorbers 4.8%
- Pins and bushes 4.7%
See MOT advisories explained for what to do about them.
How we worked this out
These figures come from DVSA's anonymised MOT testing data for 2023, covering every class 4 MOT test in Great Britain (cars, taxis and light vans). We count normal tests only, not retests. A test counts as a first-time pass if the vehicle passed without any repairs. Tests where defects were fixed at the test centre within an hour (PRS) count as fails, in line with DVSA's own statistics. Failure areas show the share of tests with at least one failure in that area, so the figures add up to more than the fail rate.
Other Vauxhall models
- Vauxhall Corsa (62.5%)
- Vauxhall Astra (65.2%)
- Vauxhall Zafira (61.0%)
- Vauxhall Mokka (74.3%)
- Vauxhall Vivaro (55.2%)
- Vauxhall Meriva (62.4%)
- Vauxhall Combo (58.4%)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Insignia?
In 2023, 68.1% of Vauxhall Insignia MOT tests were passed first time, from 216,995 tests in Great Britain. The average for all cars, taxis and light vans was 71.4%.
What is the most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Insignia?
The most common failure area was suspension, which caused 11.7% of tests to fail. Next came lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (10.5%) and tyres (8.6%).
Is the Vauxhall Insignia reliable at its MOT?
Its first-time pass rate of 68.1% is 3.3 points below the average and ranks 67 of the 100 most-tested models. Age and mileage matter more than the model, so always check the history of the car you are buying.
How do I check a Vauxhall Insignia's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free MOT history check. You will see every test, the mileage at each test and all failures and advisories.