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Vauxhall Insignia MOT Results

Registered in 2012
66.9% pass rate
from 25,359 tests in 2021
(9.8% worse than other 2012 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Insignia is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension (18% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 9.1% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 9.1% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0039% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0039% fail on Spring saddle
    • 0.75% fail on Anti-roll bars (52% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (43% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage ball joints (64% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (42% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Linkage
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0039% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.67% fail on Suspension arms (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Pins and bushes (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint (93% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.43% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers (34% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.039% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.043% fail on Sub-frames (55% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0079% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0039% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0039% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.020% fail on Other suspension component (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0079% fail on Ball joint (91% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.012% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0079% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0039% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0039% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0039% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0039% fail on Suspension unit
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (10.0% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps (32% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp (36% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.055% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0039% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.0039% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (15% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (13% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (38% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators (23% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type (23% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (87% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on All direction indicators (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0039% fail on Arm
    • 0.32% fail on Stop lamp (84% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0039% fail on Switch
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.15% fail on Horn
      • 0.032% fail on Trailer electrical socket (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.024% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.19% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0079% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.063% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.059% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0039% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.012% fail on Rear reflectors (76% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0079% fail on Hazard warning (90% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Switch (90% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0079% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0079% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.6% fail on Tyres (38% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Tread depth (59% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Condition (16% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type (62% worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 6.2% fail on Brakes
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (41% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (74% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Brake pads (74% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.75% fail on Brake discs and drums (23% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Brake discs (23% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.051% fail on Cable
    • 2.0% fail on Brake performance (24% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance (42% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0039% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.24% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (43% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp) (44% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance (51% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0079% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0079% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0039% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.10% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.10% fail on Parking brake performance (78% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on Rbt (80% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.083% fail on Parking brake performance (79% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0039% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0039% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0079% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0039% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.31% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.27% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (51% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Pedal
      • 0.0039% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.075% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.051% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.016% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0079% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.032% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Parking brake control (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.0039% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0039% fail on Servos
    • 0.0039% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0039% fail on Other components
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers (31% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (26% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass (85% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen (86% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on View to rear
      • 0.055% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.024% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (10% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system (65% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Transmission (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Drive shafts (82% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Joints (83% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0039% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0079% fail on Prop shafts (82% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0079% fail on Joints
    • 0.095% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.095% fail on Body
      • 0.079% fail on Other body component
      • 0.016% fail on Panel
    • 0.083% fail on Doors
      • 0.051% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.047% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0039% fail on Pillar
      • 0.035% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.035% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0039% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0039% fail on Door condition
    • 0.059% fail on Undertray (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Boot lid (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Boot lid condition (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Fuel system (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Pipe
      • 0.012% fail on System
    • 0.016% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.012% fail on Seats (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0039% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0079% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0079% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0039% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0039% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0039% fail on Load security
      • 0.0039% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0039% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0039% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 2.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.028% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0079% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0039% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.56% fail on Spark ignition (56% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (37% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Catalyst emissions (76% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Emissions not tested (57% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0079% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0039% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0039% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.19% fail on Fluid leaks (61% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks (86% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.024% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.024% fail on Undertray
  • 0.48% fail on Identification of the vehicle (41% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plates (41% worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.37% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (43% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (42% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts (45% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Condition (49% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0079% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0039% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0039% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0039% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment
    • 0.079% fail on Condition
  • 0.28% fail on Steering (82% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering linkage components (91% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.083% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.083% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.039% fail on Power steering
      • 0.012% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.0079% fail on Pump (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Rams (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Other components
      • 0.0039% fail on Operation
    • 0.028% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0079% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0079% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0039% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0039% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.0039% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0039% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0039% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0039% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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