2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Vauxhall Insignia MOT pass rate and common faults

14,944 MOT tests in 2024. 76.7% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time76.7%
Failed or needed repairs23.3%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,944 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    776 marked dangerous
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    715 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    213 marked dangerous
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.1%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.7%
  2. Brakes6.6%
  3. Lights & electrics6.5%
  4. Suspension4.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.2%
  8. Wheels0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.0%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.8%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2017 Vauxhall Insignia?

In 2024, 76.7% of 2017 Vauxhall Insignia cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,944 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Vauxhall Insignia?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 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).