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Vauxhall Insignia Sri 160 Cdti Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Insignia Sri 160 Cdti reliable? We analysed 1,835 real MOT tests across 453 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,835 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
79.7%
Typical Mileage
120,881mi
Annual Mileage
7,708mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Insignia Sri 160 Cdti is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Insignia Sri 160 Cdti.

Vauxhall Insignia Sri 160 Cdti Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Insignia Sri 160 Cdti. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Vauxhall Insignia Sri 160 Cdti Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Insignia Sri 160 Cdti owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,302 mi/yr
Typical
7,708 mi/yr
Average
8,962 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,182 mi/yr

Vauxhall Insignia Sri 160 Cdti Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Insignia Sri 160 Cdti MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
120,881 mi
75th Percentile
143,656 mi
95th Percentile
180,776 mi
Max Recorded
1,219,947 mi

How Does the Vauxhall Insignia Sri 160 Cdti Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Insignia Sri 160 Cdti THIS CAR 79.7% 1,835 120,881 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
Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa 88% 973 38,736 mi — yrs

Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Insignia Sri 160 Cdti outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Insignia Sri 160 Cdti?

The Vauxhall Insignia Sri 160 Cdti has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.7% across 1,835 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Vauxhall Insignia Sri 160 Cdti owner drives around 7,708 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 Sri 160 Cdti — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Insignia Sri 160 Cdti reliable?
Based on 1,835 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Insignia Sri 160 Cdti has a 79.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Insignia Sri 160 Cdti?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Insignia Sri 160 Cdti do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Insignia Sri 160 Cdti does around 7,708 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Insignia Sri 160 Cdti last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Insignia Sri 160 Cdti?
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.