MOT reliability

Vauxhall Insig

Q: Is the Vauxhall Insig reliable?

Across 58 Vauxhall Insig vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Vauxhall Insig?

The typical Vauxhall Insig in our data has covered around 104,087 miles.

58 vehicles · 590 completed MOT tests analysed

79%

MOT pass rate

Based on 58 Vauxhall Insig vehicles and 590 completed MOT tests, the Vauxhall Insig has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 104,087 miles.

Vehicles

590

MOT tests

9,485

Avg miles / year

1.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Vauxhall Insig problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Vauxhall Insig MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension37%
Other22%
Brakes20%
Lamps & electrical8%
Emissions & nuisance7%
Visibility5%
Body & structure1%
Identification & plates1%

Vauxhall Insig pass rate by age

How the Vauxhall Insig's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	6	83%
2	8	100%
3	70	90%
4	70	83%
5	66	80%
6	69	80%
7	68	78%
8	72	74%
9	67	69%
10	57	77%
11	32	75%
12	3	67%

Fuel types: Diesel (58)

Most common Vauxhall Insig MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Vauxhall Insig MOT tests:

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (36 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (28 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (23 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (22 times)
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) (20 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (17 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (16 times)
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (16 times)
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (15 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (11 times)
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (9 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (9 times)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (9 times)
under tray fitted (8 times)
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (7 times)

Vauxhall Insig pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2017	1	10	100%	98,443
2016	5	43	86%	96,440
2015	47	488	78%	104,042
2014	3	36	81%	96,950
2013	1	6	100%	151,065
2011	1	7	71%	124,459

Vauxhall Insig reliability FAQ

Across 58 Vauxhall Insig vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Vauxhall Insig MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)).

The typical Vauxhall Insig in our data has covered around 104,087 miles.

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