Vauxhall Insignia MOT Results

Registered in 2014
71.3% pass rate
from 27,413 tests in 2021
(31% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Insignia is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 8.7% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Mounting
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms (24% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Suspension arm (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.33% fail on Anti-roll bars (37% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.080% fail on Linkage ball joints (52% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.047% fail on Linkage
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0073% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0036% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0036% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.11% fail on Wheel bearings (44% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.040% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0036% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.026% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.022% fail on Other suspension component (69% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0073% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0073% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0036% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0036% fail on Axles
      • 0.0036% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 6.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (12% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (17% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp (19% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.036% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0073% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.88% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Direction indicators (60% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Flashing type (60% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.095% fail on Side repeaters (74% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0036% fail on Switch
    • 0.13% fail on Stop lamp (90% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.091% fail on Horn
      • 0.022% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.018% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.091% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.069% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.022% fail on Reversing lamp switch (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.015% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.011% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0036% fail on Switch
    • 0.0073% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0073% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0036% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0036% fail on Switch
  • 6.8% fail on Tyres (44% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth (75% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition (15% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 5.6% fail on Brakes (31% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (60% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (95% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Brake pads (95% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0073% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.62% fail on Brake discs and drums (20% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Brake discs (20% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.011% fail on Cable
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (21% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (21% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance (96% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0036% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (43% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt (sp) (41% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.058% fail on Service brake imbalance (50% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.084% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.040% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Rbt (83% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.036% fail on Parking brake performance (83% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.0036% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.24% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.051% fail on Brake fluid (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0036% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.022% fail on Air and vacuum systems (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Servos (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.0036% fail on Leaks
    • 0.022% fail on Parking brake control (86% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.015% fail on Rigid brake pipes (90% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers (16% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers (33% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.055% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.018% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.018% fail on View to rear (68% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Mirrors (67% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0073% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (34% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (200% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Transmission (70% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Drive shafts (69% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Joints (70% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0036% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0036% fail on Joints
    • 0.084% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.073% fail on Body
      • 0.066% fail on Other body component (95% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0073% fail on Panel
    • 0.066% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Doors (56% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition
      • 0.015% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0036% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0036% fail on Door condition
    • 0.033% fail on Seats
      • 0.029% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0036% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.029% fail on Fuel system (65% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (66% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0073% fail on System
    • 0.0073% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0073% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0036% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0036% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0036% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0036% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0036% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (14% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Compression ignition (54% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (63% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0036% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0036% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.31% fail on Spark ignition (63% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Catalyst emissions (74% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0073% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0036% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0036% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.040% fail on Noise suppression (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Undertray (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
    • 0.026% fail on Condition
  • 0.19% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (58% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Seat belts (67% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Condition (64% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0036% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0036% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.13% fail on Steering (83% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Steering linkage components (92% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0073% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0036% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.044% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.044% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.026% fail on Power steering
      • 0.015% fail on Operation
      • 0.0036% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.0036% fail on Rams
      • 0.0036% fail on Other components
    • 0.011% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.0036% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0036% fail on Anchorages
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