2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Vauxhall Insignia MOT pass rate and common faults

20,861 MOT tests in 2024. 63.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time63.4%
Failed or needed repairs36.6%
Typical mileage at test112,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 20,861 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.3%
    1,426 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    918 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    788 marked dangerous
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.4%
  6. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.3%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.8%
  2. Suspension16.0%
  3. Brakes11.7%
  4. Tyres10.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  7. Body & chassis3.5%
  8. Steering1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.5%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.6%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened10.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2011 Vauxhall Insignia?

In 2024, 63.4% of 2011 Vauxhall Insignia cars passed their MOT first time, across 20,861 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 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 2011 Vauxhall Insignia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).