Is the Vauxhall Insignia ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 217,200 MOT tests, around 40% of Vauxhall Insignias still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 37% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 24%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 82% diesel, 18% petrol. Diesel Insignias are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol Insignia in the data (2008 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 40%
- Likely charged
- 37%
- Depends on the car
- 24%
- MOT tests analysed
- 217,200
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Insignia ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Insignias of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Likely compliant865 tested | Likely compliant486 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant3,438 tested | Likely compliant4,783 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant8,266 tested | Likely compliant4,709 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant12,394 tested | Likely compliant3,402 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant20,900 tested | Likely compliant2,060 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car27,523 tested | Likely compliant2,043 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car23,775 tested | Likely compliant2,574 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged19,233 tested | Likely compliant3,033 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged19,710 tested | Likely compliant2,689 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged21,196 tested | Likely compliant5,057 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged12,855 tested | Likely compliant3,809 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged6,991 tested | Likely compliant5,195 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged81 tested | Likely compliant66 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Insignia
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (82% of Insignias tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (18% of Insignias tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Insignias from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (24% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Vauxhall can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Insignias fare at the MOT too: see the Vauxhall Insignia MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Vauxhall Insignia for London: what the MOT data shows
The Vauxhall Insignias in this data were first registered between 2008 and 2020. 2015 was the most common year, with 29,570 tests (14% of the total), and half were registered in 2014 or later.
Insignias from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 73% of the time, at an average of 77,754 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 64% of the time with 111,441 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Insignias likely to comply are from 2016. 20,900 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 70% of the time and averaged 78,164 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Insignia's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "fractured or broken" (7.7% of tests); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (4.1%); brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (3.8%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 21.1% of tests.
Overall, 68% of Insignias passed first time, slightly below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 94,530 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Vauxhall models
About this data
Based on 217,200 first MOT tests of the Vauxhall Insignia carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 217,200 MOT tests say about the Vauxhall Insignia and London's ULEZ.
Is the Vauxhall Insignia ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 40% of Insignias on the road are likely compliant and 37% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Insignia years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Insignias first registered from 2008 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Insignia ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Insignias from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Insignia is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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