Vauxhall Insignia Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Vauxhall Insignia reliable? We analysed 3,238,878 real MOT tests across 297,647 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Insignia is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include coil spring broken, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Insignia.
Vauxhall Insignia Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Insignia. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Insignia MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Vauxhall Insignia to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Vauxhall Insignia Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Vauxhall Insignia fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Vauxhall Insignia Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Vauxhall Insignia models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Vauxhall Insignia Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Insignia owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Insignia MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Insignia year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 879 | 85.4% | 29,450 | 45,920 | 65,518 |
| 2020 | 4,530 | 86.0% | 26,930 | 40,690 | 61,704 |
| 2019 | 43,409 | 84.2% | 38,301 | 52,178 | 68,767 |
| 2018 | 82,918 | 84.0% | 34,581 | 51,071 | 72,400 |
| 2017 | 125,450 | 82.6% | 38,919 | 57,086 | 79,495 |
| 2016 | 216,316 | 79.0% | 43,888 | 64,248 | 89,326 |
| 2015 | 319,335 | 78.9% | 49,895 | 73,229 | 101,202 |
| 2014 | 323,987 | 78.4% | 54,816 | 80,359 | 109,917 |
| 2013 | 313,417 | 78.0% | 55,958 | 81,730 | 111,245 |
| 2012 | 376,652 | 76.9% | 56,199 | 83,571 | 114,568 |
| 2011 | 542,358 | 76.7% | 55,335 | 81,718 | 111,063 |
| 2010 | 441,375 | 76.1% | 55,891 | 82,375 | 111,386 |
| 2009 | 431,485 | 75.8% | 56,711 | 82,516 | 110,719 |
| 2008 | 5,559 | 76.9% | 44,568 | 68,610 | 94,293 |
How Long Does a Vauxhall Insignia Last?
Based on 297,647 Vauxhall Insignia vehicles on UK roads.
Vauxhall Insignia Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Insignia MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Insignia
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.0% MOT pass rate from 4,530 tests
75.8% MOT pass rate from 431,485 tests
The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Insignia is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.0% across 4,530 tests. The 2009 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Vauxhall Insignia Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Insignia THIS CAR | 77.7% | 3,238,878 | 77,319 mi | 17 yrs |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 69.7% | 26,893,546 | 58,908 mi | 33 yrs |
| Vauxhall Astra | 71.9% | 25,288,868 | 76,280 mi | 34 yrs |
| Vauxhall Zafira | 71.9% | 8,488,627 | 75,062 mi | 27 yrs |
| Jaguar Xf | 80.8% | 1,374,522 | 65,620 mi | 18 yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Insignia outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Insignia has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.7% across 3,238,878 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Vauxhall Insignia are coil spring broken (45,793 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (41,535), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (29,349). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Vauxhall Insignia with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Vauxhall Insignia owner drives around 7,948 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Vauxhall Insignia models stay on UK roads for around 17 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.