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

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72.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-9.8%

vs Vauxhall Avg

15

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Vauxhall Insignia — MOT Reliability Overview

The Vauxhall Insignia has an average MOT pass rate of 72.1%, which is 9.8 percentage points below the Vauxhall brand average of 82.0%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Insignia on the road.

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Insignia fails its MOT are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your Insignia for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Insignia is around 48,000 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 Vauxhall 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 Vauxhall Insignia performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 739 vehicles

84.3%Good
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

11.4%

Mileage at 3yr

70k mi

2020

Based on 3,412 vehicles

88.0%Excellent
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

10.7%

Mileage at 3yr

55k mi

Mileage at 5yr

90k mi

2019

Based on 20,435 vehicles

86.2%Excellent
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

13.8%

Mileage at 3yr

59k mi

Mileage at 5yr

92k mi

2018

Based on 32,501 vehicles

86.4%Excellent
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

13.1%

Mileage at 5yr

88k mi

2017

Based on 39,825 vehicles

82.1%Good
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

17.7%

Mileage at 5yr

100k mi

2016

Based on 55,699 vehicles

75.9%Good
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

23.6%

2015

Based on 71,306 vehicles

74.4%Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

25.3%

Mileage at 10yr

174k mi

2014

Based on 63,218 vehicles

71.6%Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

27.2%

Mileage at 10yr

175k mi

2013

Based on 53,569 vehicles

73.1%Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

25.1%

Mileage at 10yr

174k mi

2012

Based on 52,015 vehicles

72.5%Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

8.1%

Retest Rate

25.8%

Mileage at 10yr

180k mi

2011

Based on 59,785 vehicles

71.4%Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

8.2%

Retest Rate

26.4%

2010

Based on 37,108 vehicles

69.6%Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

7.9%

Retest Rate

28.0%

2009

Based on 26,395 vehicles

66.9%Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

29.0%

2008–2022

Based on 72,000 vehicles

0.7%Poor
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.2%

Mileage at 3yr

28k mi

Mileage at 5yr

48k mi

Mileage at 10yr

92k mi

0

Based on 271,489 vehicles

78.5%Good
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Mileage at 5yr

96k mi

Top MOT Failures — Vauxhall Insignia

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Insignia fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

3.1%
2

A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage

2.6%
3

Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

2.3%
4

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

2.2%
5

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.1%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

4.1%

Nearside

2.8%

Front Offside

2.6%

Typical Mileage — Vauxhall Insignia

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2008–2022 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Insignia.

At 3 Years

28,000

miles

At 5 Years

48,000

miles

At 10 Years

92,000

miles

Vauxhall Insignia — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Vauxhall Insignia MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Insignia?
The average MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Insignia is 72.1% compared to the Vauxhall average of 82.0%. 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 Vauxhall Insignia?
The most common MOT failures on the Vauxhall Insignia are: A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (3.1%), A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage (2.6%), Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements (2.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Vauxhall Insignia reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 72.1%, the Vauxhall Insignia is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Vauxhall 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 Vauxhall Insignia?
Typical mileage for the Vauxhall Insignia: 69,650 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Insignia to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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