ExhaustHigh
2.0 CDTi DPF and EGR faults
- Typically appears
- 100,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Warning lights and regen history
VA
2013 Vauxhall Insignia problems
A 2013 Vauxhall Insignia is now 13 years old, so an average example has covered around 175,500 miles. This is the first model year of the generation · early-build cars carry the highest share of teething faults and the most recall activity, so check the service history for completed recall work. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2013 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2013 Vauxhall Insignia is 13 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 175,500 miles. At that mileage 3 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2013 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~176k miles an average 2013 car has covered.
EngineMedium
Timing chain wear and oil leaks on high-mileage engines
- Typically appears
- 110,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Cold-start listen and underside check
SuspensionMedium
Front arms and rear bush wear
- Typically appears
- 100,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Bounce test and inspect bushes
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
ElectricalMedium
Infotainment, sensors and electric handbrake faults
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Test the electric parking brake repeatedly
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Check this exact carVauxhall Insignia · frequently asked questions
Is a high-mileage Insignia risky?
Less than it looks if it is a motorway fleet car with full history.
Which body style sells?
Sports Tourer estates to trade and family buyers.
What is the common comeback?
Electric handbrake and infotainment faults.