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OPEL INSIGNIA Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 52 OPEL INSIGNIAs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 179 in 2014 Q3 — only 29% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 127 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 11 a year (21.9% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2029 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. Tellingly, 44% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up. In all, the OPEL INSIGNIA is rarer than 66% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 52 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 66% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 11 a year (21.9% of survivors). At that pace roughly 15 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2029.
About the INSIGNIA
The Opel Insignia is a large family car (D-segment in Europe) developed and produced by the German car manufacturer Opel from 2008 to 2022. Taking its name from a 2003 concept car, the model line serves as the flagship model, slotted above the Astra and Corsa in size. The Insignia serves as the successor to both the Signum and Vectra model lines, replacing both vehicles under a single nameplate. The model line was offered in four-door sedan/saloon body styles, five-door liftback, and as a five-door station wagon/estate. Sold worldwide, the Insignia is marketed under multiple nameplates. Under Opel...
OPEL INSIGNIA — questions & answers
How many OPEL INSIGNIA are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 52 OPEL INSIGNIA were still registered in the UK — 29 licensed and on the road, plus 23 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the OPEL INSIGNIA rare?
The OPEL INSIGNIA is genuinely rare, with only 52 left, making it rarer than 66% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the OPEL INSIGNIA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of OPEL INSIGNIA on UK roads fell by 6 (10.3%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 15 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most OPEL INSIGNIA use?
Most OPEL INSIGNIA run on petrol — about 88% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the OPEL INSIGNIA peak?
The OPEL INSIGNIA peaked at 179 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.