2022 Vauxhall Insignia — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Vauxhall Insignia passed 86.2% of its 716 recorded MOT tests. Against large family cars of a similar age (10.1% fail rate), the 2022 Insignia comes out 3.7pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.8%) and visibility (5.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 50 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 12.2% in the 0-30k band and 20.0% in the 60-90k band, a 7.8-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 33.5% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.8% | 49 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.9% | 42 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.8% | 20 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 8 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 8 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 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 | 50 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 26 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 22 |
| 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 | 33.5% | 240 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.6% | 119 |
| 3 | Other defects | 10.6% | 76 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.8% | 34 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.4% | 17 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.1% | 15 |
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 | 294 | 12.2% |
| 30-60k | 339 | 13.6% |
| 60-90k | 70 | 20.0% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Insignia
On a 2022 Insignia, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (6.8% 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 (5.9% 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 (2.8% 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 Insignias pass their MOT?
86.2% of the 716 2022 Vauxhall Insignia MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Vauxhall Insignia?
Tyres, recorded in 6.8% of tests, followed by visibility (5.9%).
Does the 2022 Insignia get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.2% in the 0-30k band to 20.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 716 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.