Vauxhall Insignia MOT Results

Registered in 2016
75.3% pass rate
from 23,641 tests in 2021
(57% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Insignia is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.5% fail on Suspension (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Springs (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0042% fail on Mounting
    • 0.59% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.49% fail on Pins and bushes (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint (68% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.20% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.093% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.021% fail on Linkage
      • 0.021% fail on Linkage ball joints (73% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0042% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0042% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.072% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.017% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0085% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0042% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0085% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0042% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0042% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0042% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres (48% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth (97% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.089% fail on Size/type
  • 5.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (59% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.021% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0042% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (27% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.0042% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0042% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.13% fail on Stop lamp (80% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Electrical equipment (69% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Horn (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.013% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0042% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.089% fail on Direction indicators (75% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Flashing type (75% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.030% fail on Side repeaters (89% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.017% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.017% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.013% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.013% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0042% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0042% fail on Switch
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility (29% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers (47% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Washers
    • 0.055% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.055% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.013% fail on View to rear
      • 0.013% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0042% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.3% fail on Brakes (55% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (71% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (94% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads (94% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.49% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.49% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.0085% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0085% fail on Cable
    • 1.0% fail on Brake performance (42% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0085% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0042% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.097% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (58% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Rbt (sp) (60% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0085% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.089% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.063% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.072% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.0085% fail on Parking brake performance (91% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0085% fail on Rbt (91% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.0085% fail on Parking brake performance (90% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.080% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.051% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0042% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.10% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.097% fail on Pedal (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0042% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.093% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0042% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.038% fail on Parking brake control (66% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.038% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.017% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0085% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0042% fail on Valves
    • 0.0042% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0042% fail on Servos
    • 0.0042% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.038% fail on Emissions not tested (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0085% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0042% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.88% fail on Spark ignition (87% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Catalyst emissions (85% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.072% fail on Fluid leaks (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.021% fail on Other leaks (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Transmission oil leaks (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.46% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.14% fail on Transmission (36% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
        • 0.0042% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0085% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0085% fail on Joints
    • 0.10% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.063% fail on Body (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Other body component
      • 0.017% fail on Panel
    • 0.038% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.038% fail on Doors
      • 0.030% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition
      • 0.021% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.021% fail on Door condition
    • 0.030% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.025% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0042% fail on System
    • 0.021% fail on Seats
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0042% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.013% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0085% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0042% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.0085% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0042% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0042% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0042% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0042% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0042% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0042% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0042% fail on Load security
      • 0.0042% fail on Tailgate
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment (61% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Condition
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.16% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (45% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.042% fail on Seat belts (74% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Condition (78% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0042% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0042% fail on Attachment
    • 0.013% fail on Airbags
      • 0.013% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.072% fail on Steering (73% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Steering linkage components (73% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Track rod end (75% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0042% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0042% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.0085% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0085% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0042% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0042% fail on Steering column
  • 0.0042% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0042% fail on Speedometer
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