How reliable is the Vauxhall Insignia?
Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Vauxhall Insignia passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. The most commonly reported issues are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Average reliability
Based on 71,306 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 74.4%.
Vauxhall Insignia reliability by year
How the Vauxhall Insignia performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 66.7% | — |
| 2009 | 66.9% | — |
| 2010 | 69.6% | — |
| 2011 | 71.4% | — |
| 2012 | 72.5% | — |
| 2013 | 73.1% | — |
| 2014 | 71.6% | — |
| 2015 | 74.4% | — |
| 2016 | 75.9% | — |
| 2017 | 82.1% | 100,088 km |
| 2018 | 86.4% | 87,984 km |
| 2019 | 86.2% | 91,533 km |
| 2020 | 88% | 90,215 km |
| 2021 | 84.3% | — |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Vauxhall Insignia as a model. The reliability of any individual Vauxhall Insignia also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Vauxhall Insignia reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Vauxhall Insignia passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 74%. Reliability varies by year and engine — see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Vauxhall Insignia?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (4.5% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2.6% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.9% of inspections); A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (1.5% of inspections); A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (1.5% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Vauxhall Insignia?
For a typical Vauxhall Insignia, owner-reported average mileage works out to about — at 3 years, — at 5 years, and 174,221 km at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution — high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Vauxhall Insignia before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car — model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.