Vauxhall Insignia Ultimate Nav Turbo D
From 460 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, exhaust system leaking or insecure and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 9 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 | 9 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 25.5% of Insignia Ultimate Nav Turbo D failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 34% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £116.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Insignia Ultimate Nav Turbo Ds tested had between 21,470 and 41,608 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,564 median miles, the Insignia Ultimate Nav Turbo D has 0.043 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 Ultimate Nav Turbo D MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Insignia Ultimate Nav Turbo D has a 87.2% MOT pass rate based on 460 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Insignia Ultimate Nav Turbo D?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Insignia Ultimate Nav Turbo D is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include exhaust system leaking or insecure.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Insignia Ultimate Nav Turbo D at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Insignia Ultimate Nav Turbo D is 29,564 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,470 and 41,608 miles.
Buying a used Insignia Ultimate 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.
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