2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Vauxhall Insignia MOT pass rate and common faults

1,306 MOT tests in 2024. 83.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time83.1%
Failed or needed repairs16.9%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,306 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    75 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    36 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    18 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.5%
  2. Brakes5.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  4. Lights & electrics2.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  6. Body & chassis1.1%
  7. Suspension0.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.7%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.4%

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: 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 2020 Vauxhall Insignia?

In 2024, 83.1% of 2020 Vauxhall Insignia cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,306 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Vauxhall Insignia?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 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).