Vauxhall Insignia MOT Results

Registered in 2013
68.9% pass rate
from 24,008 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2013 cars)
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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Insignia is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension (55% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Springs (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 9.3% fail on Coil springs (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 9.2% fail on Coil spring (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms (46% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (27% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint (91% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover (91% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0083% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.60% fail on Anti-roll bars (27% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joints (42% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Linkage
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.021% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.021% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.021% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0042% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.29% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.058% fail on Other suspension component (52% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0042% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.029% fail on Macpherson strut (59% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.021% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.017% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.012% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0083% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0042% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0042% fail on Axles
      • 0.0042% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0042% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 8.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps (27% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp (30% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.042% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.017% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (43% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Direction indicators (53% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Flashing type (52% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.079% fail on Side repeaters (83% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0042% fail on Switch
    • 0.31% fail on Stop lamp (84% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0083% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.100% fail on Horn
      • 0.037% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.017% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.017% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.033% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.033% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.012% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0042% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0042% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.0% fail on Tyres (37% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Tread depth (66% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 6.0% fail on Brakes (17% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (63% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Brake pads (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Brake linings (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Brake discs and drums (20% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Brake discs (20% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (83% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0083% fail on Cable
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance (25% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance (40% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0042% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.21% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp) (70% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (48% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.092% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.079% fail on Service brake imbalance (64% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0042% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.075% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.058% fail on Parking brake performance (83% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Rbt (82% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.037% fail on Parking brake performance (87% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.021% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.24% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.18% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.100% fail on Anti-lock braking system (47% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.17% fail on Flexible brake hoses (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.083% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (52% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Pedal
    • 0.058% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.050% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0042% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0042% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0042% fail on Valves
    • 0.037% fail on Parking brake control (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.017% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0042% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0042% fail on Servos
    • 0.0042% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0042% fail on Other components
  • 4.0% fail on Visibility
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers (17% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (26% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.092% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0042% fail on Window
    • 0.042% fail on View to rear
      • 0.042% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.017% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (13% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Transmission (85% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Drive shafts (85% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0042% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0042% fail on Joints
    • 0.087% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.067% fail on Doors
      • 0.054% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.054% fail on Door condition
      • 0.012% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
    • 0.058% fail on Body
      • 0.046% fail on Other body component
      • 0.012% fail on Panel
    • 0.037% fail on Boot lid (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Boot lid condition (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0042% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.029% fail on Seats
      • 0.021% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.0083% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.017% fail on Fuel system (84% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on System (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0042% fail on Pipe
    • 0.017% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0083% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0083% fail on Bracket
    • 0.017% fail on Load security (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Tailgate (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Tailgate condition (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0042% fail on Loading door
    • 0.0083% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0083% fail on Other towbar components (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0042% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0042% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0042% fail on Strengthening plate
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition (73% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.017% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0083% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0042% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0042% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.56% fail on Spark ignition (45% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (37% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Catalyst emissions (63% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.017% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks (66% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks (83% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0083% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0042% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.050% fail on Noise suppression (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Undertray (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0042% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.32% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (41% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (40% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Seat belts (43% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Condition (43% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0042% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0042% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0042% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
    • 0.042% fail on Condition
  • 0.19% fail on Steering (85% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.071% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0042% fail on Operation
    • 0.042% fail on Steering linkage components (96% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Track rod end (97% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0042% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.037% fail on Power steering
      • 0.012% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
      • 0.0083% fail on Rams (14 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0042% fail on Operation
    • 0.017% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.012% fail on Steering play
      • 0.012% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0042% fail on Steering shaft
    • 0.0042% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0042% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.0042% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0042% fail on Anchorages
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