Vauxhall Insignia
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 14 years from 373,020 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
80%
Total Tests
373,020
Best Year
2018 (88%)
Years Covered
14
About the Vauxhall Insignia
The Vauxhall Insignia has been tested 373,020 times in 2026 MOT data across 14 model years (2008 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2018 model is the most reliable with a 88% pass rate from 22,193 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 70%. With a 18 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer VAUXHALL INSIGNIAs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2008) averages 98,026 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 44,508 miles.
Compared to the Vauxhall brand average of 84%, the Insignia is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Vauxhall models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Vauxhall Insignia by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84% | 831 | 44,508 mi | |
| 2020 | 88% | 2,460 | 43,298 mi | |
| 2019 | 88% | 13,969 | 58,557 mi | |
| 2018 | 88% | 22,193 | 64,781 mi | |
| 2017 | 85% | 28,382 | 74,907 mi | |
| 2016 | 81% | 40,683 | 87,026 mi | |
| 2015 | 80% | 52,530 | 100,077 mi | |
| 2014 | 78% | 47,126 | 110,129 mi | |
| 2013 | 79% | 39,443 | 115,689 mi | |
| 2012 | 78% | 37,494 | 119,018 mi | |
| 2011 | 77% | 42,781 | 117,437 mi | |
| 2010 | 75% | 26,420 | 117,904 mi | |
| 2009 | 74% | 18,505 | 117,419 mi | |
| 2008 | 70% | 203 | 98,026 mi |
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