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Used 2011 Opel Insignia for sale
Opel Insignia AUTOMATIC SPORT CDTI 128BHP 5 5DR
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 5 seats, including the driver. Check passenger space and any child-seat fit in person.
- You regularly make longer journeys: diesel may fit that pattern better than a routine of mostly short trips. Compare actual running costs.
- You want practical access for everyday shopping and bags: the hatchback opening may suit your routine. Check actual boot space.
Think twice if…
- You need to carry more than 5 people together: the advert records 5 seats, including the driver.
- Most journeys are short school runs or local trips: check whether this diesel has a particulate filter and what longer runs its handbook requires.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at around 15 years old and 231,457 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
Most 2011 Insignias you’ll see are the 2.0 CDTi diesel with a 6-speed manual; they cruise economically on dual carriageways but the diesel after-treatment (DPF) and EGR systems do not like mostly short trips. At 15 years old expect possible clutch / dual-mass flywheel wear and occasional turbo or soot-related jobs, but parts are common and independent garages around Ireland know these cars well.
- DPF condition — evidence of successful motorway regenerations, no persistent warning lamps or limp modes, and check for excess smoke under load.
- EGR/intake soot and related fault codes — heavy build-up causes poor throttle response and rough running.
- Turbocharger for shaft play, boost hose leaks and oil seepage from turbo area.
- Clutch and dual-mass flywheel — test for slipping, judder or high bite point during a full drive.
- Rust and corrosion underbody — inspect sills, rear wheelarches, suspension mounting points and boot floor on a 15-year-old car.
Spanner’s our AI mechanic — always have a proper look at the car in person before buying.
Lovely driving automatic car in immaculate condition. Recently serviced with oil strainer seal replaced and cleaned. NCT July 2025.