2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Vauxhall Insignia MOT pass rate and common faults

18,469 MOT tests in 2024. 63.5% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time63.5%
Failed or needed repairs36.5%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,469 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.3%
    1,259 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    908 marked dangerous
  4. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    639 marked dangerous
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.3%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.1%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.1%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  10. Position lamp: not working1.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics24.4%
  2. Suspension13.0%
  3. Tyres11.1%
  4. Brakes10.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  6. Body & chassis4.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.0%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.6%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened9.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia?

In 2024, 63.5% of 2012 Vauxhall Insignia cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,469 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Vauxhall Insignia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).