2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Vauxhall Insignia MOT pass rate and common faults

21,463 MOT tests in 2024. 69.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time69.7%
Failed or needed repairs30.3%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 21,463 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    1,179 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    865 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.9%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.3%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    318 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension12.4%
  2. Lights & electrics11.2%
  3. Tyres9.2%
  4. Brakes7.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  7. Body & chassis1.2%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.4%

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 2016 Vauxhall Insignia?

In 2024, 69.7% of 2016 Vauxhall Insignia cars passed their MOT first time, across 21,463 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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 2016 Vauxhall Insignia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).