Vauxhall Insignia MOT Results

Registered in 2010
65.1% pass rate
from 22,885 tests in 2021
(4.3% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Insignia is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension (16% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Springs (30% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Coil springs (31% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 7.1% fail on Coil spring (31% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0044% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0044% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0044% fail on Leaf spring
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (44% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (19% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage ball joints (71% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (61% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage (51% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.022% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (81% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0087% fail on Pins and bushes (86% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0044% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers (49% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Suspension arms (77% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Suspension arm (81% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Ball joint dust cover (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.55% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.13% fail on Sub-frames (42% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.031% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.092% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.052% fail on Macpherson strut (68% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (76% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Macpherson strut (81% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Other suspension component (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0087% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0087% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0044% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.026% fail on Axles (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (81% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.013% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps (12% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.061% fail on Headlamp levelling device (61% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0044% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators (16% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type (16% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (67% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on All direction indicators (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Side repeaters (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.42% fail on Stop lamp (86% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (37% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp (38% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp (37% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0044% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0044% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
      • 0.048% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.048% fail on Battery(ies) (60% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.22% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0044% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.096% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0044% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0044% fail on Switch
    • 0.052% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0044% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0044% fail on Switch
    • 0.0044% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0044% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0044% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 9.2% fail on Brakes (17% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (46% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (80% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Brake pads (80% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0087% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.066% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.057% fail on Cable
        • 0.0044% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0044% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Electronic stability control (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Electronic braking system (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Brake performance (36% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (13% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.035% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0044% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.46% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (42% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp) (42% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance (44% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0044% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0044% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance (73% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (72% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance (73% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (81% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.49% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (41% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal
      • 0.0044% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses (79% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems (62% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.026% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.017% fail on Valves
    • 0.096% fail on Parking brake control (73% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Electronic parking brake (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0087% fail on Rigid brake pipes (99% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0087% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0087% fail on Other components
  • 8.1% fail on Tyres (33% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Tread depth (56% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Condition (11% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers (23% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (28% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass (65% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen (63% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0044% fail on Window
    • 0.083% fail on View to rear
      • 0.083% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.017% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.013% fail on Bonnet (90% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 3.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition (27% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (63% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.052% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.035% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Particulate filter
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (24% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.45% fail on Catalyst emissions (51% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested (44% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0044% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0044% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0044% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks (65% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks (61% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Other leaks (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0087% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.026% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.026% fail on Undertray
  • 1.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (51% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Exhaust system (43% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Transmission (70% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Drive shafts (70% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Joints (71% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on Bearing housing (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0044% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0044% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.022% fail on Prop shafts (68% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Joints (75% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.092% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.079% fail on Doors (58% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.057% fail on Door condition
      • 0.013% fail on Front passenger's door (82% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition (81% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Driver's door (83% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0044% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0044% fail on Catch
    • 0.074% fail on Undertray (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Body
      • 0.052% fail on Other body component
      • 0.017% fail on Panel
    • 0.061% fail on Fuel system (72% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Pipe
      • 0.017% fail on System
      • 0.013% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (91% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.022% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.013% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.013% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.035% fail on Chassis
      • 0.035% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.035% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.013% fail on Bracket
    • 0.031% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.031% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.022% fail on Seats (72% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.0087% fail on Driver's seat (82% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0087% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0044% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.0044% fail on Other towbar components
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (54% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Power steering (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Other components (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pipes and hoses (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Rams (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Pump (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Operation
    • 0.41% fail on Steering gear (36% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Steering rack (33% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Operation
      • 0.013% fail on Steering box (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Steering linkage components (92% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0087% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0044% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0044% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.087% fail on Steering wheel (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Steering play
      • 0.022% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0044% fail on Steering box
    • 0.0044% fail on Steering column
  • 0.53% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.43% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.36% fail on Attachment
    • 0.070% fail on Condition
  • 0.34% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (63% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Seat belts (50% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Condition (50% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0087% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0044% fail on Attachment
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0044% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0044% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.0087% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0087% fail on Doors (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors (14 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.0087% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0087% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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