Vauxhall Insignia common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Vauxhall Insignia at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 216,399 UK MOT tests of the Vauxhall Insignia in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is exhaust system (a minor leak of exhaust gases): recorded on 4.9% of tests of 2014–2016 cars at 160k+ mi (257k+ km), 6.1× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: coil spring (fractured or broken) (5.1×); sub-frame (corroded but not seriously weakened) (4.8×); shock absorbers (a serious fluid leak) (4.4×). The most common reasons a Vauxhall Insignia fails its MOT are coil spring (fractured or broken); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Vauxhall Insignia
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Vauxhall Insignia than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases | Advisory | 2014–2016 | 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 4.9% | 0.8% | 6.1× | 3,804 |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken | MOT fail | 2014–2016 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 11% | 2.2% | 5.1× | 11,676 |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened | Advisory | 2012–2014 | 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.8× | 6,188 |
| Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak | MOT fail | 2007–2009 | 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 8.7% | 2% | 4.4× | 1,251 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | MOT fail | 2020–2022 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.5× | 611 |
| Individual direction indicators: slightly discoloured | Advisory | 2011–2013 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 3.9% | 1.2% | 3.3× | 3,790 |
| Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil | Advisory | 2009–2011 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 7.3% | 2.4% | 3× | 2,283 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | Advisory | 2018–2020 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3× | 1,324 |
Vauxhall Insignia by mileage (2014–2016 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 321 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (13%) | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (7.8%, 1.5×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 3,550 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (13%) | Coil spring: fractured or broken (9.1%, 5.1×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 11,676 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18%) | Coil spring: fractured or broken (11%, 5.1×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 18,230 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20%) | Coil spring: fractured or broken (12%, 4.5×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 17,395 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (22%) | Coil spring: fractured or broken (12%, 3.9×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 12,332 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (23%) | Coil spring: fractured or broken (12%, 3.7×) |
| 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 7,402 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (24%) | Coil spring: fractured or broken (12%, 3.5×) |
| 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) | 3,935 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (24%) | Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases (4.3%, 5.4×) |
| 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 3,804 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (22%) | Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases (4.9%, 6.1×) |
Vauxhall Insignia by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 143 | Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (4.4×) |
| 2009 | 12,114 | Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (3.8×) |
| 2010 | 16,448 | Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (3.4×) |
| 2011 | 26,114 | Individual direction indicators: slightly discoloured at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (3.1×) |
| 2012 | 22,364 | Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (3.9×) |
| 2013 | 22,205 | Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (5.5×) |
| 2014 | 26,219 | Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (5.8×) |
| 2015 | 29,509 | Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (6.1×) |
| 2016 | 22,917 | Coil spring: fractured or broken at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (4.8×) |
| 2017 | 15,788 | Coil spring: fractured or broken at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (4.6×) |
| 2018 | 12,963 | Brake pads: wearing thin at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (2.8×) |
| 2019 | 8,220 | Brake pads: wearing thin at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (3×) |
| 2020 | 1,351 | Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (3.2×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Vauxhall Insignia?
In 216,399 UK MOT tests of the Vauxhall Insignia in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is exhaust system (a minor leak of exhaust gases): recorded on 4.9% of tests of 2014–2016 cars at 160k+ mi (257k+ km), 6.1× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: coil spring (fractured or broken) (5.1×); sub-frame (corroded but not seriously weakened) (4.8×); shock absorbers (a serious fluid leak) (4.4×). The most common reasons a Vauxhall Insignia fails its MOT are coil spring (fractured or broken); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick).
Why do Vauxhall Insignias fail the MOT?
Across 216,399 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Vauxhall Insignia were coil spring (fractured or broken) (8.9% of tests); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm) (4.2% of tests); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick) (3.8% of tests).
At what mileage do Vauxhall Insignia problems start?
The clearest Vauxhall Insignia-specific issue, exhaust system (a minor leak of exhaust gases), peaks against other cars at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) on 2014–2016 cars (4.9% of tests vs 0.8% for all cars that age).
Where does this Vauxhall Insignia data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 216,399 tests of the Vauxhall Insignia. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.