2015 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · T50 YDE
2015 Vauxhall Insignia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 79,908 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2015
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T50 YDE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2026
- 79,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
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T50 YDE MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Vauxhall Insignia (T50 YDE) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
T50 YDE Mileage History
- 18/03/202252,537 mi
- 28/02/202356,971 mi+4,434 mi
- 02/03/202465,115 mi+8,144 mi
- 01/03/202572,576 mi+7,461 mi
- 07/03/202679,908 mi+7,332 mi
Average of roughly 6,894 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Our Verdict
A solid diesel Insignia with a consisten
With a full pass on every test and no advisories carried over from 2024 into 2025 or 2026, the mechanical record presented is the strongest aspect of this car. When viewing, pay particular attention to the nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush and both offside rear suspension arm bushes and rose joint, since those were the components flagged in 2024. A knocking over uneven surfaces or uneven tyre wear on the nearside could indicate the bushes have worn further since the last test. It is also worth asking for any service receipts, especially for cambelt and water pump replacement on the 2.0 CDTI, which is typically due every 4 years or 60,000 miles and would have fallen due around 2019 or the 60,000-mile mark for this car.
Diesel Insignias in this age bracket are competitively priced because saloon and hatchback demand has softened, so there is usually room to negotiate. Use the clean 2025 and 2026 MOTs as leverage to push for a fair price rather than a premium, and check that any advisories raised previously have actually been addressed. Confirm the timing belt service has been done, inspect for oil leaks around the turbo and EGR cooler area, and verify the dual-mass flywheel is not rattling on overrun, as these are known wear items on high-mileage 2.0 CDTI examples. A pre-purchase inspection by a Vauxhall specialist is well worth budgeting for.
The 2.0-litre CDTI diesel in the Insignia typically returns around 50-55 mpg on a long run and 35-45 mpg in mixed driving, depending on driving style and whether it is the 128bhp or 158bhp variant. Road tax for a Euro 5 diesel of this age is usually £165 per year, though you should confirm the exact CO2 figure from the V5C. Insurance tends to sit in groups 18-22 depending on trim, placing it in the middle of the family saloon range. Routine servicing is reasonable at around £180-£260 per visit if using an independent garage, with larger items such as brakes and tyres adding to costs on a car now over ten years old.
Based on typical mileage of around 7,000-8,000 miles per year, fuel costs of roughly £900-£1,100, road tax of £165, insurance in the region of £450-£600, and routine maintenance of £250-£400, you should budget somewhere in the order of £1,800-£2,300 per year to keep this Insignia on the road. Older common-rail diesels can develop injector and turbo issues, so setting aside a contingency fund for unexpected repairs is sensible.
Start with the suspension components flagged in the 2024 MOT. The nearside front lower arm rear bush, offside rear lower arm bush, and offside rear upper arm rose joint should all be physically checked for wear, play, and perishing. Press down on each corner and listen for clonks; check for uneven tyre wear, particularly on the rear inside edges, which often indicates worn rear bushes. Because the model-wide failure data highlights coil springs and corrosion as common issues, inspect all four springs for signs of sagging or corrosion at the ends, and examine the rear suspension subframe and underbody for any fresh or old corrosion repairs.
For the 2.0 CDTI engine specifically, check for black smoke on acceleration, which can indicate worn turbo vanes or a tired EGR valve. Look for oil leaks around the turbo, intercooler hoses, and the lower part of the engine. With 79,908 miles now on the clock, the dual-mass flywheel should be assessed for rattle on overrun and a test drive should include smooth take-offs in third gear to detect any juddering. Finally, verify all electrical functions including infotainment, climate control, and parking sensors, and check the timing belt service history carefully, as a missed change on this engine can be very costly.
This March 2015 Vauxhall Insignia, powered by the 2.0-litre diesel and finished in grey, has covered approximately 79,908 miles across five recorded MOT tests, all of which were passed. Annual mileage works out to roughly 7,400 miles, slightly below the model's average of 8,662 miles per year. The only items ever flagged were three suspension bush advisories at the 2024 test; the most recent two tests have been completely clean, which is a reassuring sign. Against an 77.7% pass rate across 239,839 Insignias analysed, this particular example sits clearly above the norm.
Across 239,839 Insignias analysed, the average MOT pass rate sits at 77.7%, with tyres, coil springs, and corrosion being the most common failure reasons; this particular example has passed every test, placing it well above the typical result for the model.
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