Car statistics
How many Vauxhall Insignias are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 180,896 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 157,793 Vauxhall Insignias licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 16,368 declared off the road (SORN). That is 36.2% fewer than the peak of 247,163 in 2018.
Numbers peaked in 2018 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 372 |
| 2009 | 33,406 |
| 2010 | 68,096 |
| 2011 | 110,448 |
| 2012 | 139,261 |
| 2013 | 164,420 |
| 2014 | 187,970 |
| 2015 | 215,560 |
| 2016 | 233,509 |
| 2017 | 242,441 |
| 2018 | 247,163 |
| 2019 | 246,449 |
| 2020 | 237,358 |
| 2021 | 228,707 |
| 2022 | 215,788 |
| 2023 | 200,725 |
| 2024 | 182,573 |
| 2025 | 163,592 |
| 2026 | 157,793 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
The Vauxhall Insignia VXR Turbo has its own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Insignia VXR Turbo | 94 | 69 |
In 2025, 67.4% of Vauxhall Insignia MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Vauxhall Insignias tested pass 70.8% of the time, so the Vauxhall Insignia does worse than average for its age, by 3.4 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 68.1%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Vauxhall Insignia | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 82.4% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 83.1% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 79.6% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 69.3% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 63.5% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 60.3% | 58.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Suspension is the most common reason a Vauxhall Insignia fails its MOT, appearing on 37.3% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 10.4% of Vauxhall Insignia tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 37.3% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 34.6% |
| Tyres | 26.8% |
| Brakes | 20.6% |
| Visibility | 12.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.8% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.9% |
| Road wheels | 1.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Vauxhall Insignia failed its MOT in 2025 was “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, on 19.0% of 58,899 failed tests. 60.4% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 19.0% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 11.6% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 11.0% |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.7% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.7% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 6.5% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.4% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension | 5.8% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 5.6% |
| Shock absorbers: serious fluid leak Suspension | 5.2% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 24.6% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 10.8% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.2% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 7.6% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 7.5% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 7.5% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 7.3% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 5.2% |
| Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension | 4.6% |
| Exhaust system: minor leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 3.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
14 years of the Vauxhall Insignia, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2009 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (59.9% passed first time) and the 2022 cars worst (81.4%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | – | 8,613 | 59.9% |
| 2010 | – | 11,412 | 60.3% |
| 2011 | – | 19,245 | 61.8% |
| 2012 | – | 17,279 | 62.4% |
| 2013 | – | 18,805 | 64.4% |
| 2014 | 29,747 | 24,254 | 64.9% |
| 2015 | 31,691 | 27,823 | 67.1% |
| 2016 | 23,183 | 21,542 | 68.3% |
| 2017 | 15,947 | 14,978 | 75.4% |
| 2018 | 12,725 | 12,231 | 78.9% |
| 2019 | 8,076 | 7,584 | 80.9% |
| 2020 | 1,338 | 1,274 | 83.4% |
| 2021 | 920 | 832 | 84.0% |
| 2022 | 598 | 583 | 81.4% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Vauxhall Insignia covers 8,168 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 11,015 |
| 6–7 years | 9,491 |
| 8–10 years | 8,710 |
| 11–14 years | 7,686 |
| 15–19 years | 6,246 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Vauxhall Insignias for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 45,110 in 2011. In 2025, 8 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 433 |
| ’09 | 35,338 |
| ’10 | 36,329 |
| ’11 | 45,110 |
| ’12 | 31,664 |
| ’13 | 27,970 |
| ’14 | 30,627 |
| ’15 | 32,919 |
| ’16 | 24,674 |
| ’17 | 16,700 |
| ’18 | 13,423 |
| ’19 | 8,205 |
| ’20 | 1,403 |
| ’21 | 912 |
| ’22 | 610 |
| ’23 | 18 |
| ’24 | 4 |
| ’25 | 8 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 170,712 Vauxhall Insignias licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 66.6% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 15.9% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc. The share with an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc has fallen from 83.8% in 2014 to 66.6%.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 113,660 licensed | 66.6% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 27,140 licensed | 15.9% |
| 1,701cc to 1,800cc 13,195 licensed | 7.7% |
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 13,132 licensed | 7.7% |
| Other sizes 3,585 licensed | 2.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 112,610 | 66.0% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 26,694 | 15.6% |
| 1,701–1,800cc | Petrol | 13,176 | 7.7% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Petrol | 11,653 | 6.8% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 2,937 | 1.7% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,901–2,000cc | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,701–1,800cc | 1,401–1,500cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 83.8% | 0.2% | 15.0% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 83.1% | 2.3% | 13.6% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 78.8% | 7.1% | 12.6% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 75.6% | 9.7% | 11.9% | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 73.2% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 2.5% |
| 2019 | 71.1% | 12.0% | 10.8% | 4.5% |
| 2020 | 70.6% | 12.3% | 10.7% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | 69.7% | 12.8% | 10.3% | 5.4% |
| 2022 | 69.2% | 13.3% | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| 2023 | 68.4% | 14.0% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| 2024 | 67.5% | 15.0% | 8.6% | 7.0% |
| 2025 | 66.6% | 15.9% | 7.7% | 7.7% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 83.1% | 16.8% |
| 2015 | 84.5% | 15.4% |
| 2016 | 85.1% | 14.8% |
| 2017 | 84.5% | 15.4% |
| 2018 | 83.6% | 16.3% |
| 2019 | 82.2% | 17.8% |
| 2020 | 82.2% | 17.8% |
| 2021 | 82.1% | 17.9% |
| 2022 | 82.3% | 17.6% |
| 2023 | 82.3% | 17.7% |
| 2024 | 82.4% | 17.6% |
| 2025 | 82.5% | 17.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Vauxhall Insignia from 2009 to 2018. On the NEDC test (listings 2009 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 23.9 to 76.3 mpg, with CO2 of 98 to 277 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 petrol | 49.6–54.3 | 123–134 | 2012–2017 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 8 |
| 1.5 petrol | 45.6–47.9 | 133–141 | 2018 | Euro 6b to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 50 |
| 1.6 petrol | 35.8–42.8 | 155–186 | 2009–2015 | Euro 5 | 17 |
| 1.8 petrol | 35.8–40.4 | 164–187 | 2009–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 18 |
| 2.0 petrol | 28.5–39.2 | 169–233 | 2009–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6b | 47 |
| 2.8 petrol | 23.9–26.6 | 244–277 | 2009–2017 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 29 |
| 1.6 diesel | 52.3–72.4 | 104–142 | 2016–2018 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 93 |
| 1.9 diesel | 62.8 | 119 | 2013–2014 | Euro 5 | 2 |
| 2.0 diesel | 39.2–76.3 | 98–188 | 2009–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 270 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 22 safety recalls for the Vauxhall Insignia since 1992, the first in 2010. The most recent was launched on 11 May 2023.
All 22 Vauxhall Insignia recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Vauxhall Insignia. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Insignia | 157,793 | −11.4% | 16,368 | 51 | Diesel |
| Volkswagen Passat | 162,927 | −7.6% | 38,125 | 50 | Diesel |
| Ford Mondeo | 150,063 | −11.7% | 49,062 | 58 | Diesel |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 174,161 Insignia records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 180,896 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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