Vauxhall Insignia Se Nav Turbo D
From 546 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 20 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 20 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 16 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 11 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 8 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48.2% of Insignia Se Nav Turbo D failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 9.6% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £92.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86.5% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 77.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Insignia Se Nav Turbo Ds tested had between 25,126 and 53,647 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 36,992 median miles, the Insignia Se Nav Turbo D has 0.045 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Vauxhall models
| Vauxhall Corsa | 70.9% |
| Vauxhall Astra | 72.5% |
| Vauxhall Vivaro | 67.2% |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 76.7% |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 75.3% |
Common questions
What is the Vauxhall Insignia Se Nav Turbo D MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Insignia Se Nav Turbo D has a 83.5% MOT pass rate based on 546 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Insignia Se Nav Turbo D?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Insignia Se Nav Turbo D is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 20 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Insignia Se Nav Turbo D at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Insignia Se Nav Turbo D is 36,992 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,126 and 53,647 miles.
Buying a used Insignia Se Nav Turbo D?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 83.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £92 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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