2013 Vauxhall Insignia · 71,497 MOT tests
2013 Vauxhall Insignia reliability
2013 Vauxhall Insignias fail 33.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 12 Insignia years (71,497 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Insignias: 31%)
- 33.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Insignias: 31%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 102,488
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 71,497
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.9% of tests fail here (16% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Vauxhall Insignia
Fail rate by area
- Suspension12.4%
- Lights and electrics12.3%
- Tyres8.9%
- Brakes6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Body, chassis and structure3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.76%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.9%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.62%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.22%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.19%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.15%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.17%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.77%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.26%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.82%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.7%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.63%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Insignia year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Vauxhall Insignia reliable?
2013 Vauxhall Insignias fail 33.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 12 Insignia years (71,497 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Vauxhall Insignia MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.76% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.9% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.62% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Vauxhall Insignia have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2013 Vauxhall Insignia shows 102,488 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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