2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Vauxhall Insignia MOT pass rate and common faults

7,774 MOT tests in 2024. 81.1% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time81.1%
Failed or needed repairs18.9%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,774 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    339 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    308 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.8%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    74 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.7%
  2. Brakes5.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  4. Lights & electrics4.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  6. Body & chassis0.4%
  7. Wheels0.4%
  8. Suspension0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.0%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Vauxhall Insignia?

In 2024, 81.1% of 2019 Vauxhall Insignia cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,774 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Vauxhall Insignia?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Vauxhall Insignia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).