Vauxhall Insignia MOT Results

Registered in 2011
66.6% pass rate
from 32,298 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Insignia is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim (24% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (23% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps (16% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp (20% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.028% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0062% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (76% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (54% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.068% fail on Side repeaters (90% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (22% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp (22% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp (22% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Stop lamp (87% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.15% fail on Horn
      • 0.034% fail on Battery(ies) (60% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.022% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.019% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.065% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.059% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0062% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.046% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0031% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0031% fail on Switch
    • 0.0031% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0031% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 10% fail on Suspension (6.7% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Springs (70% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 7.9% fail on Coil springs (71% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 7.9% fail on Coil spring (71% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0093% fail on Mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (46% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (38% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage ball joints (60% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (54% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Linkage (48% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0093% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (93% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.57% fail on Suspension arms (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Suspension arm (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes (89% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint dust cover (91% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.52% fail on Shock absorbers (26% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.077% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.050% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.015% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0093% fail on Pins and bushes (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.031% fail on Macpherson strut (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.025% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.012% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0093% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0031% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.025% fail on Other suspension component (87% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0062% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0031% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.015% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0031% fail on Axles
      • 0.0031% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 7.7% fail on Tyres (30% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Tread depth (48% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Condition (14% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 6.3% fail on Brakes (7.0% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (32% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (62% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads (63% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.89% fail on Brake discs and drums (16% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Brake discs (16% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0031% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.025% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (67% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Cable
        • 0.0031% fail on Lever
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance (30% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance (40% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Plate brake tester (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.0062% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0031% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0031% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.28% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0031% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.21% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (55% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp) (55% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (44% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.065% fail on Service brake performance (71% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0031% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0031% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (75% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (75% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance (72% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.0031% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0031% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0031% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.42% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.28% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.25% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0093% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.38% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0093% fail on Servos (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0031% fail on Valves
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses (58% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (52% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
    • 0.056% fail on Parking brake control (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.015% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0093% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0031% fail on Operation
    • 0.0093% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0062% fail on Other components
      • 0.0031% fail on Additional braking device
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers (26% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (33% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass (79% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen (81% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on View to rear
      • 0.084% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0093% fail on Bonnet (91% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (12% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition (78% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.043% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0093% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0062% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0062% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.0% fail on Spark ignition (33% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.28% fail on Catalyst emissions (55% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.012% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.36% fail on Fluid leaks (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Other leaks (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0031% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.025% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.022% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0031% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (52% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Exhaust system (45% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Transmission (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Drive shafts (76% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Joints (76% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0031% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.012% fail on Prop shafts (77% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Joints (69% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Belts
    • 0.14% fail on Doors
      • 0.10% fail on Other passenger's door (80% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Door condition (81% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0031% fail on Catch
      • 0.046% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.046% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0031% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0031% fail on Door condition
    • 0.071% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.071% fail on Body
      • 0.046% fail on Other body component
      • 0.012% fail on Panel
      • 0.0093% fail on Body condition (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0031% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.071% fail on Undertray (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Boot lid (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Boot lid condition (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0031% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.034% fail on Fuel system (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on System
      • 0.0093% fail on Tank
      • 0.0093% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (91% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0031% fail on Pipe
    • 0.025% fail on Seats
      • 0.015% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.0093% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.022% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0031% fail on Bracket
    • 0.019% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.015% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.0031% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0031% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.0062% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0031% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.0031% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0031% fail on Load security
      • 0.0031% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0031% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 0.83% fail on Steering (55% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Steering linkage components (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Track rod end (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0062% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0031% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.25% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Pipes and hoses (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Operation
      • 0.019% fail on Rams (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pump (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0031% fail on Steering box
    • 0.0093% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0093% fail on Steering play (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Steering rack (82% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0062% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0031% fail on Steering column
  • 0.41% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment
    • 0.040% fail on Condition (62% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.28% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (63% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts (56% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Condition (55% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0031% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0031% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0031% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Airbags
      • 0.012% fail on Drivers airbag
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