2015 Honda Integra — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2015 Honda Integra passed 89.0% of its 291 recorded MOT tests. That is 4.6 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 15.6%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.2% of tests against 4.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, catalyst emissions and service brake performance — headlamp aim alone was recorded 15 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2015 Integra fails 10.5% of the time in the 60-90k band and 13.5% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.0 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 15.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 10.7% in 2021 to 6.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.2% | 21 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.1% | 12 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 2.8% | 8 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.4% | 7 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.1% | 6 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.0% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 15 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 13 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 7 |
| 4 | Rear fog lamp | 5 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 4 |
| 6 | Wipers | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 15.8% | 46 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.6% | 22 |
| 3 | Tyres | 7.2% | 21 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 4.5% | 13 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.4% | 10 |
| 6 | Steering | 3.1% | 9 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 57 | 10.5% |
| 90-120k | 139 | 12.2% |
| 120-150k | 49 | 8.2% |
| 150k+ | 37 | 13.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 75 | 10.7% |
| 2022 | 78 | 15.4% |
| 2023 | 67 | 9.0% |
| 2024 | 39 | 10.3% |
| 2025 | 32 | 6.3% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Integra
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 7.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (7.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Emissions & environmental (2.8% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2015 Honda Integras pass their MOT?
89.0% of the 291 2015 Honda Integra MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Honda Integra?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.2% of tests, followed by brakes (4.1%).
Does the 2015 Integra get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.5% in the 60-90k band to 13.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 291 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.