2017 Vauxhall Insignia · 53,842 MOT tests
2017 Vauxhall Insignia reliability
2017 Vauxhall Insignias fail 22.1% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 12 Insignia years (53,842 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Insignias: 31%)
- 22.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Insignias: 31%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 61,654
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 53,842
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 3.2% of tests fail here (92% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 20% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Vauxhall Insignia
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.1%
- Brakes5.1%
- Lights and electrics4.7%
- Suspension4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.2%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.26%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.73%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.62%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.52%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.54%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.29%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.57%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.04%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.42%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.27%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.52%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.32%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Insignia year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Vauxhall Insignia reliable?
2017 Vauxhall Insignias fail 22.1% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 12 Insignia years (53,842 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Vauxhall Insignia MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.26% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.73% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.62% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Vauxhall Insignia have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Vauxhall Insignia shows 61,654 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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