Opel Insignia MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Opel Insignia. Check any Insignia by registration number below.

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94.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.6%

vs Opel Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Opel Insignia — MOT Reliability Overview

The Opel Insignia has an average MOT pass rate of 94.5%, which is 2.6 percentage points above the Opel brand average of 91.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Insignia is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the Insignia is around 148,421 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Insignia, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Opel Insignia, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Opel Insignia performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 122 vehicles

96.7%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 3yr

107k mi

Mileage at 5yr

107k mi

2020

Based on 74 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 5yr

120k mi

2019

Based on 166 vehicles

96.4%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 5yr

128k mi

2018

Based on 326 vehicles

96.6%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 5yr

106k mi

2017

Based on 320 vehicles

91.6%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

2016

Based on 312 vehicles

92.6%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

191k mi

2015

Based on 799 vehicles

97.4%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 3yr

102k mi

Mileage at 10yr

194k mi

2014

Based on 797 vehicles

93.6%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 5yr

139k mi

Mileage at 10yr

209k mi

2013

Based on 1,000 vehicles

95.4%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 3yr

63k mi

Mileage at 5yr

148k mi

Mileage at 10yr

199k mi

2012

Based on 1,611 vehicles

96.5%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 3yr

65k mi

Mileage at 5yr

151k mi

2011

Based on 2,804 vehicles

95.1%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 3yr

98k mi

Mileage at 5yr

156k mi

2010

Based on 3,114 vehicles

94.5%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 3yr

88k mi

Mileage at 5yr

154k mi

2009

Based on 4,394 vehicles

95.3%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 3yr

77k mi

Mileage at 5yr

131k mi

Mileage at 10yr

167k mi

2008

Based on 115 vehicles

99.1%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

181k mi

0

Based on 39 vehicles

76.9%Good

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 5yr

101k mi

Typical Mileage — Opel Insignia

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2013 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Insignia.

At 3 Years

63,134

miles

At 5 Years

148,421

miles

At 10 Years

199,027

miles

Other Opel Models

Compare MOT reliability across Opel models.

Opel Astra 1.4 (p-j)

92.1% pass rate

Opel Corsa - E(s-d)

99.4% pass rate

Opel Meriva

96.7% pass rate

Opel Corsa-e

97.6% pass rate

Opel Mokka-x

99.6% pass rate

Opel Astra 1.6 (p-j)

96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Opel Insignia

Opel Insignia — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Opel Insignia MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Opel Insignia?

The average MOT pass rate for the Opel Insignia is 94.5% compared to the Opel average of 91.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Opel Insignia?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Opel Insignia reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 94.5%, the Opel Insignia is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Opel Insignia?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Opel Insignia?

Typical mileage for the Opel Insignia: 107,006 miles at 3 years, 107,071 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Insignia to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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