2022 Vauxhall Insignia Turbo D — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 545 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Vauxhall Insignia Turbo D, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 85.3% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 23.1% in the 60-90k group versus 13.2% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.6% | 36 |
| 2 | Visibility | 6.2% | 34 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.3% | 18 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 8 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 6 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.1% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 36 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 21 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 17 |
| 4 | Washers | 8 |
| 5 | Exhaust system | 7 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 6 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 34.1% | 186 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.0% | 87 |
| 3 | Other defects | 11.9% | 65 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.6% | 25 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.2% | 12 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.8% | 10 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 212 | 13.2% |
| 30-60k | 269 | 14.1% |
| 60-90k | 52 | 23.1% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Insignia Turbo D
Before buying a 2022 Vauxhall Insignia Turbo D, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.6% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (6.2% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (3.3% 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.
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 2022 Vauxhall Insignia Turbo Ds pass their MOT?
85.3% of the 545 2022 Vauxhall Insignia Turbo D MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Vauxhall Insignia Turbo D?
Tyres, recorded in 6.6% of tests, followed by visibility (6.2%).
Does the 2022 Insignia Turbo D get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.2% in the 0-30k band to 23.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 545 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.