2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Vauxhall Insignia MOT pass rate and common faults

26,725 MOT tests in 2024. 68.9% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time68.9%
Failed or needed repairs31.1%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 26,725 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
    1,668 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    1,215 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.9%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    485 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension13.4%
  2. Lights & electrics12.8%
  3. Tyres10.2%
  4. Brakes8.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  7. Body & chassis2.1%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2015 Vauxhall Insignia?

In 2024, 68.9% of 2015 Vauxhall Insignia cars passed their MOT first time, across 26,725 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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 suspension.

Is the 2015 Vauxhall Insignia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).