2022 Vauxhall Insignia: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2022 Vauxhall Insignia?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2022 Vauxhall Insignia than on all cars registered in 2022.

• Brake pads3.2× usual
  Vauxhall Insignia

  14.5% All 2022 cars

  4.5%

  Failed outright at MOT: 2.8%, against 0.8% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £75–£175 (one axle) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for squealing or grinding when braking, and look through the wheel at how much pad is left.

• Tyre condition2× usual
  Vauxhall Insignia

  19% All 2022 cars

  9.5%

  Failed outright at MOT: 4.7%, against 3.8% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £70–£150 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges. Uneven wear can point to tracking or suspension problems.

• Wipers2.7× usual
  Vauxhall Insignia

  7.4% All 2022 cars

  2.7%

  Failed outright at MOT: 5.1%, against 1.6% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £15–£60 our estimate

  At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.

• Nail or damage in a tyre2.2× usual
  Vauxhall Insignia

  5.1% All 2022 cars

  2.3%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0%, against 0% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £70–£150 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges. Uneven wear can point to tracking or suspension problems.

Common 2022 Vauxhall Insignia MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2022 Vauxhall Insignia MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  39% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Brakes
  18% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  11% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Seats and seatbelts
  5% of testsRough price £80–£250

  At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.

• Lights and electrics
  3% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Suspension
  3% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2022 Vauxhall Insignia

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the brake pads? (Flagged at MOT 3.2× as often on the 2022 Vauxhall Insignia as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the tyre condition? (Flagged at MOT 2× as often on the 2022 Vauxhall Insignia as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the wipers? (Flagged at MOT 2.7× as often on the 2022 Vauxhall Insignia as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?