Vauxhall Insignia (2014)
2014 Vauxhall Insignia
CarHunch analysed 29,143 real MOT records for the 2014 Vauxhall Insignia. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Vauxhall Insignia matches the UK average pass rate at 80.2%, but nearly half of these vehicles (48.1%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a significant concern for any buyer and worth investigating thoroughly on a pre-purchase inspection. Petrol versions show marginally better reliability at 81.8% pass rate versus diesels at 80.0%, though the difference is slight.
At nearly 84,000 miles on average, these eight-year-old cars are running at a typical mileage for their age, which suggests normal wear patterns. The average vehicle racks up 2.3 failures and 13.5 advisories per test, indicating routine maintenance issues rather than catastrophic problems—but the high dangerous-defect rate means you should factor in potential suspension, steering, or brake work when budgeting for ownership.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.8 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2014 Vauxhall Insignia
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 48.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (91%) | 26,428 | 80% | 2.32 |
| Petrol (9%) | 2,714 | 81.8% | 2.12 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 87.5% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Vauxhall Insignia vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Vauxhall Insignia vehicles fall between 64,636 and 104,593 miles.
2014 Vauxhall Insignia — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 22,678 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 81% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Vauxhall Insignia
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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66.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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66.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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39.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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39.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.3%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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31.2%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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30.4%
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
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27.8%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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