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With 170,723 currently licensed in the UK, the Vauxhall Insignia is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Insignia 5 stars in 2017, with 93% adult occupant and 85% child protection scores.
It has a 74.5% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, brakes, exhaust emissions.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,567 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £214/month or 35p/mile.
Theft risk is rated very low at 2.2 per 1,000 registered vehicles.
NCAP Safety
2017
MOT Pass Rate
74.5%
280,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£214
est. annual total
New From
£22,000
Euro NCAP tested the Insignia in 2017 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
93%
Child Occupant
85%
Pedestrian
78%
Safety Assist
69%
There are 23 known DVSA recalls affecting the Vauxhall Insignia. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2023/144
Affected vehicles may not conform to regulatory emission requirements EU R83.
Build dates: 2019-03-07 to 2020-10-09
R/2022/329
The rear toe link may have material loss over vehicle lifetime due to corrosion which weakens the part. This leads to a risk of breakage while driving. In case of breakage this leads to a reduced ability to control the vehicle.
Build dates: 2007-12-08 to 2013-07-26
R/2022/295
Under specific conditions (vacuum loss) the Hydraulic Brake Compensation (vacuum pump) may not get activated
Build dates: 2016-12-13 to 2020-10-05
R/2021/174
There is a risk that the Brake Pedal may fall down while driving resulting in the total loss of brake performance.
Build dates: 2021-02-02 to 2021-04-29
R/2020/272
Vehicles may have fuel tank strap bolts that are not tightened according to specification.
Build dates: 2020-08-28 to 2020-09-07
+ 18 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 280,000 MOT tests, the Insignia has a first-time pass rate of 74.5% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Insignia is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Vauxhall Insignia are estimated at around £2,567 per year, or £214 per month.
Fuel
£1,167
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£800
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Insignia achieves a combined fuel economy of around 49.6 mpg (37.7 mpg urban, 60.1 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSIGNIA 4 DOOR SALOON, MODEL YEAR 2012 | PETROL | 49.6 mpg | 1.4L |
| INSIGNIA 4 DOOR SALOON, MODEL YEAR 2012 | PETROL | 40.4 mpg | 1.6L |
| INSIGNIA 4 DOOR SALOON, MODEL YEAR 2012 | DIESEL | 60.1 mpg | 2.0L |
| INSIGNIA 4 DOOR SALOON, MODEL YEAR 2012 | PETROL | 37.2 mpg | 2.0L |
| INSIGNIA 4 DOOR SALOON, MODEL YEAR 2012 | PETROL | 26.6 mpg | 2.8L |
| INSIGNIA 5 DOOR COUNTRY TOURER, MODEL YEAR 2018A | DIESEL | 43.5 mpg | 2.0L |
| INSIGNIA 5 DOOR COUNTRY TOURER, MODEL YEAR 2018C | DIESEL | 43.5 mpg | 2.0L |
| INSIGNIA 5 DOOR GRAND SPORT , MODEL YEAR 2018C | PETROL | 47.9 mpg | 1.5L |
Starting from £22,000 new, a Vauxhall Insignia typically retains about 50% after 3 years and 42% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 68% | £14,850 | −£7,150 |
| 2 years | 57% | £12,600 | −£9,400 |
| 3 years | 50% | £11,100 | −£10,900 |
| 4 years | 45% | £10,000 | −£12,000 |
| 5 years | 42% | £9,200 | −£12,800 |
| 6 years | 39% | £8,550 | −£13,450 |
| 7 years | 37% | £8,050 | −£13,950 |
| 8 years | 35% | £7,650 | −£14,350 |
| 9 years | 33% | £7,250 | −£14,750 |
| 10 years | 31% | £6,900 | −£15,100 |
The Insignia has a theft rate of 2.2 per 1,000 registered vehicles, rated very low compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000.
There are currently 170,723 licensed and 17,387 SORN Insignias in the UK (188,110 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The Insignia has a 74.5% first-time MOT pass rate based on 280,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Insignia 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2017. It scored 93% for adult occupant protection, 85% for child occupant protection, 78% for vulnerable road users, and 69% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Insignia are estimated at around £2,567 per year (£214/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 23 known safety recalls affecting the Insignia. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
The Insignia has a theft rate of 2.2 per 1,000 registered vehicles, which is rated very low compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Standard security precautions should be sufficient.
A new Insignia starts from around £22,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 42% of its original value.
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