Vauxhall Vectra MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Vauxhall Vectra. Check any Vectra by registration number below.
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64.2%
Avg Pass Rate
-17.7%
vs Vauxhall Avg
15
Year Ranges
Below Average
Reliability
Vauxhall Vectra — MOT Reliability Overview
The Vauxhall Vectra has an average MOT pass rate of 64.2%, which is 17.7 percentage points below the Vauxhall brand average of 82.0%. This suggests the Vectra can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.
The most common reasons a Vauxhall Vectra fails its MOT are lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Vectra for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Vauxhall Vectra, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Vauxhall Vectra performs at MOT across different model years.
2009
Based on 4,555 vehicles
9.4%
36.4%
2008
Based on 25,745 vehicles
9.1%
33.8%
2007
Based on 22,535 vehicles
9.1%
32.7%
2006
Based on 12,641 vehicles
8.8%
31.5%
2005
Based on 6,121 vehicles
8.8%
34.8%
2004
Based on 3,511 vehicles
8.4%
33.8%
2003
Based on 1,906 vehicles
7.5%
33.2%
2002
Based on 1,565 vehicles
6.5%
26.3%
2001
Based on 1,595 vehicles
5.8%
26.8%
2000
Based on 1,027 vehicles
5.5%
20.6%
1999
Based on 981 vehicles
3.0%
23.4%
1998
Based on 685 vehicles
3.4%
22.3%
1997
Based on 394 vehicles
2.9%
19.8%
1996
Based on 101 vehicles
4.5%
18.2%
0
Based on 52,378 vehicles
117k mi
Top MOT Failures — Vauxhall Vectra
The most common reasons a Vauxhall Vectra fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Offside
Front Nearside
Rear Offside
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Vauxhall Vectra — Frequently Asked Questions
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