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Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D reliable? We analysed 383 real MOT tests across 169 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 383 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
82.2%
Typical Mileage
42,481mi
Annual Mileage
10,755mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D.

Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

81.4%
2022
89.7%
2021

Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3

Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,745 mi/yr
Typical
10,755 mi/yr
Average
12,204 mi/yr
Heavy usage
16,559 mi/yr

Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 301 81.4% 29,229 42,058 61,062
2021 58 89.7% 29,496 44,454 83,024

How Long Does a Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D Last?

Based on 169 Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.9 years
Median
3.0 years

Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
42,481 mi
75th Percentile
61,940 mi
95th Percentile
103,398 mi
Max Recorded
149,716 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

89.7% MOT pass rate from 58 tests

Year to avoid
2022

81.4% MOT pass rate from 301 tests

The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.7% across 58 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D THIS CAR 82.2% 383 42,481 mi — yrs
Vauxhall Corsa 69.7% 26,893,546 58,908 mi 33 yrs
Vauxhall Astra 71.9% 25,288,868 76,280 mi 34 yrs
Vauxhall Zafira 71.9% 8,488,627 75,062 mi 27 yrs
Sinnis Hero 79.4% 579 5,074 mi — yrs

Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D?

The Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.2% across 383 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D owner drives around 10,755 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D reliable?
Based on 383 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D has a 82.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D does around 10,755 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D is 2021 with a 89.7% pass rate across 58 tests.