VAUXHALL INSIGNIA Common Problems & Reliability

Based on 9,883 MOT tests from 885 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every VAUXHALL INSIGNIA has the same fault.

VAUXHALL INSIGNIA's have a slightly over average reliability rating of 589/999. The score was calculated from the average of every VAUXHALL INSIGNIA that has had a registered MOT.

We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.

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Fuel Type	Year	Reliability Score	Avg Mileage	Sample Size
N/A	N/A	758/999Very good	71,547 miles	2,463 vehicles
N/A	N/A	673/999Good	77,786 miles	10,740 vehicles
N/A	N/A	629/999Good	78,628 miles	16,164 vehicles
N/A	N/A	603/999Good	85,945 miles	2,049 vehicles
N/A	N/A	574/999Above average	80,355 miles	20,414 vehicles
N/A	N/A	570/999Above average	78,966 miles	2,211 vehicles
N/A	N/A	550/999Above average	81,826 miles	20,305 vehicles
N/A	N/A	537/999Above average	81,977 miles	17,425 vehicles
N/A	N/A	518/999Above average	81,725 miles	8,912 vehicles
N/A	N/A	482/999Average	73,594 miles	1,991 vehicles

How reliable is the VAUXHALL INSIGNIA?

Based on 9,883 MOT tests from 885 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.

Vehicles

885

MOT tests

9,883

Pass rate

79.6%

Median mileage

103,443 mi

Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every VAUXHALL INSIGNIA has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 657 out of 999.

Common VAUXHALL INSIGNIA MOT problems

These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.

Tyre wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 2,043 advisory comments and 289 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.

What to inspect

Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))

Brake pad wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 488 advisory comments and 189 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.

What to inspect

Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.

Example MOT wording: REAR BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))

Coil spring issues

VehicleScore MOT data includes 410 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record coil springs that were corroded, fractured, or otherwise defective. They are counted separately from shock absorbers.

What to inspect

Look for a broken or heavily corroded spring and compare the ride height on both sides.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURED OR BROKEN (5.3.1 (B) (I))

Oil leak

VehicleScore MOT data includes 349 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record an oil leak noted by the tester. Shock absorber misting is counted as a damper issue, not as an engine oil leak.

What to inspect

Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.

Example MOT wording: OIL LEAK, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (A) (I))

Corrosion

VehicleScore MOT data includes 292 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record corrosion the tester could see on the body or structure. Corrosion already named on a spring, brake, or other component is counted with that component.

What to inspect

Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.

Example MOT wording: REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (5.3.3 (B) (I))

Brake disc wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 268 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.

What to inspect

Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.

Example MOT wording: REAR BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))

Windscreen damage

VehicleScore MOT data includes 96 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record chips, cracks, or other windscreen damage in the driver’s view.

What to inspect

Look for chips and cracks, especially in the area swept by the wipers.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE WINDSCREEN WIPER DOES NOT CLEAR THE WINDSCREEN EFFECTIVELY (3.4 (B) (II))

Engine warning lamp

VehicleScore MOT data includes 87 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record an engine warning lamp that was on, or did not work, during the inspection.

What to inspect

Switch on the ignition and confirm the lamp comes on and then goes out. Ask what was diagnosed if it stayed on.

Example MOT wording: ENGINE MIL INOPERATIVE OR INDICATES A MALFUNCTION (8.2.2.2 (G))

VAUXHALL INSIGNIA MOT reliability by year

A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.

Year	Vehicles	MOT tests	Pass rate	Recurring issues seen
2021	5	19	84.2%	Tyre wear, Shock absorber issues
2020	8	35	91.4%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2019	34	203	84.2%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2018	66	463	85.5%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2017	88	739	81.1%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2016	144	1389	79.2%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2015	130	1444	78.1%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2014	119	1468	78.1%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2013	83	1082	79.9%	Tyre wear, Coil spring issues
2012	52	736	79.6%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2011	63	1009	79.1%	Tyre wear, Coil spring issues
2010	27	456	79.8%	Tyre wear, Oil leak
2009	26	451	79.8%	Tyre wear, Oil leak

What to check when buying a used VAUXHALL INSIGNIA

This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.

Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Coil spring issues. Look for a broken or heavily corroded spring and compare the ride height on both sides.
Oil leak. Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Corrosion. Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Windscreen damage. Look for chips and cracks, especially in the area swept by the wipers.
Engine warning lamp. Switch on the ignition and confirm the lamp comes on and then goes out. Ask what was diagnosed if it stayed on.

Buying a VAUXHALL INSIGNIA?

Common problems tell you what can affect VAUXHALL INSIGNIAs generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.

Where does this data come from?

VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.

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