Vauxhall Insignia: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was recorded as a failure area in 5.4% of Vauxhall Insignia MOT tests — 70,989 tests out of 1,312,179. It shows up most on 2009 and 2010 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 895 | 7.6% |
| 2009 | 78,519 | 8.1% |
| 2010 | 104,631 | 7.9% |
| 2011 | 160,829 | 5.9% |
| 2012 | 136,280 | 5.6% |
| 2013 | 136,639 | 5.4% |
| 2014 | 163,297 | 5.1% |
| 2015 | 180,686 | 4.8% |
| 2016 | 139,489 | 4.3% |
| 2017 | 92,110 | 4.3% |
| 2018 | 73,782 | 4.0% |
| 2019 | 37,680 | 4.3% |
| 2020 | 4,526 | 4.3% |
| 2021 | 2,093 | 3.4% |
| 2022 | 716 | 2.8% |
Methodology & source. 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.