Vauxhall Insignia: tyres MOT failures
Of the 1,312,179 Vauxhall Insignia MOT tests in this dataset, 6.9% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2011 and 2012 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 895 | 6.5% |
| 2009 | 78,519 | 7.2% |
| 2010 | 104,631 | 7.2% |
| 2011 | 160,829 | 7.3% |
| 2012 | 136,280 | 7.4% |
| 2013 | 136,639 | 7.0% |
| 2014 | 163,297 | 7.0% |
| 2015 | 180,686 | 6.9% |
| 2016 | 139,489 | 6.5% |
| 2017 | 92,110 | 6.3% |
| 2018 | 73,782 | 5.7% |
| 2019 | 37,680 | 5.8% |
| 2020 | 4,526 | 4.9% |
| 2021 | 2,093 | 4.4% |
| 2022 | 716 | 6.8% |
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.