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Opel Insignia buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Opel Insignia costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 268 for sale right now.
Our take on the Opel Insignia
A 2022 Opel Insignia typically advertises at €17,950 and a 2017 one at €7,500, so it loses roughly 16% of its value a year at that age, faster than most cars. Most for sale are diesels (69%), which suit longer, regular drives; for mostly short trips a petrol is the safer buy. At the NCT, the 2009–2020 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 2.0 diesel is the most common engine (48% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 280k km.
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Used Opel Insignia prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | €17,950 | 125k km | 18 |
| 2021 | €13,950 | 126k km | 18 |
| 2020 | €12,900 | 144k km | 15 |
| 2019 | €11,950 | 167k km | 28 |
| 2018 | €10,900 | 157k km | 26 |
| 2017 | €7,500 | 160k km | 20 |
| 2016 | €6,900 | 163k km | 33 |
| 2015 | €4,500 | 232k km | 27 |
| 2014 | €3,700 | 254k km | 25 |
| 2013 | €3,950 | 261k km | 18 |
| 2012 | €2,900 | 248k km | 16 |
| 2011 | €1,950 | 282k km | 13 |
| 2010 | €2,750 | 265k km | 7 |
Opel Insignia NCT pass rate
How often Opel Insignias pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 81% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 88% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 70% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 61% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 58% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 46% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 48% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 44% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 46% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 44% | 42% | |
| 2011 | 33% | 38% | |
| 2010 | 40% | 34% | |
| 2009 | 34% | 31% |
Most common reasons a 2016 Opel Insignia fails: steering & suspension (24.9% of tests, more than most cars), lights & electrics (22.7% of tests, more than most cars), wheel alignment (14.2% of tests, more than most cars), shock absorbers (13.8% of tests, more than most cars).
Common Opel Insignia problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | ~280k km | ~€270 | 55 |
| 1.6 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€200 | 40 |
| 1.5 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€200 | 14 |
| 1.4 Petrol | ~250k km | ~€280 | 5 |
2.0 Diesel: usual problem: dMF, swirl flaps and EGR.
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Opel Insignia
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming belt kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Opel Insignia
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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