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Vauxhall Vectra MOT pass rate and common problems

61.7% of Vauxhall Vectras passed the 2024 MOT (29,528 first tests): 54.8% at the first attempt and 6.9% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 2 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 6% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 105.9 (95% CI 104.6–107.2; 100 = normal).

Vauxhall Vectra at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate61.7%incl. 6.9% fixed at the test centre202429528
Passed at the first attempt54.8%all first tests202429528
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 104.6–107.2)105.9index100 = normal for its age · rank 521 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)202429528
Biggest excess: Brakes36.8per 10020.1 same-age2019–2024367850
Dangerous defects21.4per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024367850
Advisory items231.9per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024367850
strip · Vauxhall Vectra · MOT Risk Index · 105.9 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Vauxhall Vectra. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 521 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 501 and 534 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Vauxhall Vectra index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank521of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age202429528
Best rank within its 95% interval501rankother models held where they are202429528
Worst rank within its 95% interval534rankother models held where they are202429528

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 108.7 to 105.9 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Vauxhall Vectra MOT, and how often?

Vauxhall Vectra MOTs fail most often on suspension: 40.3 per 100 tests, against 28.6 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 367,850).

bar · Vauxhall Vectra · Suspension · 40.3 vs 28.6 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension40.3per 10028.62019–2024148359
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment37.7per 10033.22019–2024138852
Brakes36.8per 10020.12019–2024135473
Tyres13.9per 10010.62019–202451159
Visibility13.7per 10011.12019–202450574
Body, chassis, structure12.6per 10011.32019–202446188

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 367,850 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Vauxhall Vectra's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Vauxhall Vectra advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 31.3% of the time.

funnel · Vauxhall Vectra · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 31.3 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 31.3 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment31.3% next failmedian model2019–202413509
Suspension27.9% next failmedian model2019–202471415
Brakes23.8% next failmedian model2019–202493000
Body, chassis, structure15.5% next failmedian model2019–202431325
Tyres13.5% next failmedian model2019–202472983
Noise, emissions and leaks10.3% next failmedian model2019–202436391
Steering8.1% next failmedian model2019–20246277
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems3.9% next failmedian model2019–20241097
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle3.8% next failmedian model2019–202412340
Road wheels1.4% next failmedian model2019–20241190
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–202424197

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Vauxhall Vectra got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Vauxhall Vectra MOTs flag brakes most: 67.1 advisories per 100 tests, against 34.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 367,850).

bar · Vauxhall Vectra · Brakes · 67.1 vs 34.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes67.1per 10034.72019–2024246857
Suspension55.7per 10026.22019–2024204836
Tyres48.1per 10039.72019–2024177098
Noise, emissions and leaks16per 1005.22019–202458918
Body, chassis, structure15.1per 1004.62019–202455492
Non-component advisories11.8per 1007.82019–202443307

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 367,850 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Vauxhall Vectra?

For Vauxhall Vectras aged 12 to 14 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is suspension: 27.3% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 62,189).

bar · Vauxhall Vectra · Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass · 21.6 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass21.6% next fail2019–202411729
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass13.3% next fail2019–202411729
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass11.8% next fail2019–202411729
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass7.2% next fail2019–202411729
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass6.6% next fail2019–202411729
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.7% next fail2019–202411729
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.5% next fail2019–202411729
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–202411729
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–202411729
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202411729
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202411729
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory26.1% next fail2019–202414360
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory17.1% next fail2019–202414360
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory17.1% next fail2019–202414360
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory9.9% next fail2019–202414360
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory9.2% next fail2019–202414360
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.8% next fail2019–202414360
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.0% next fail2019–202414360
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–202414360
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–202414360
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–202414360
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–202414360
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail28.0% next fail2019–202423561
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail22.9% next fail2019–202423561
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail21.2% next fail2019–202423561
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail12.2% next fail2019–202423561
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail11.6% next fail2019–202423561
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail10.5% next fail2019–202423561
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail9.2% next fail2019–202423561
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.6% next fail2019–202423561
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–202423561
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–202423561
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202423561
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass18.9% next fail2019–202427060
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass14.1% next fail2019–202427060
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass12.2% next fail2019–202427060
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass7.3% next fail2019–202427060
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.3% next fail2019–202427060
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.1% next fail2019–202427060
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–202427060
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–202427060
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–202427060
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202427060
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202427060
Speedometer and speed limiter, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202427060
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory24.4% next fail2019–202441819
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory20.4% next fail2019–202441819
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory17.4% next fail2019–202441819
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory10.9% next fail2019–202441819
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory9.1% next fail2019–202441819
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.6% next fail2019–202441819
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.3% next fail2019–202441819
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.6% next fail2019–202441819
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–202441819
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–202441819
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–202441819
Speedometer and speed limiter, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.0% next fail2019–202441819
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail27.3% next fail2019–202462189
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail26.2% next fail2019–202462189
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail22.7% next fail2019–202462189
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail13.2% next fail2019–202462189
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail11.8% next fail2019–202462189
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail11.5% next fail2019–202462189
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail9.6% next fail2019–202462189
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail2.1% next fail2019–202462189
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–202462189
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–202462189
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–202462189
Speedometer and speed limiter, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–202462189
Seat belt installation check, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–202462189
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass15.8% next fail2019–202413711
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass14.5% next fail2019–202413711
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass11.9% next fail2019–202413711
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.3% next fail2019–202413711
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.9% next fail2019–202413711
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–202413711
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.5% next fail2019–202413711
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–202413711
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–202413711
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202413711
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202413711
Speedometer and speed limiter, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202413711
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory22.8% next fail2019–202424765
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory21.6% next fail2019–202424765
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory16.8% next fail2019–202424765
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory11.1% next fail2019–202424765
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory10.6% next fail2019–202424765
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory7.5% next fail2019–202424765
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–202424765
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory2.7% next fail2019–202424765
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–202424765
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–202424765
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202424765
Speedometer and speed limiter, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202424765
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail31.1% next fail2019–202433434
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail26.1% next fail2019–202433434
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail23.0% next fail2019–202433434
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail14.1% next fail2019–202433434
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail14.0% next fail2019–202433434
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail10.8% next fail2019–202433434
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail10.4% next fail2019–202433434
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail4.0% next fail2019–202433434
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–202433434
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–202433434
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–202433434
Speedometer and speed limiter, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–202433434
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass10.2% next fail2019–20242308
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass9.6% next fail2019–20242308
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass7.1% next fail2019–20242308
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass6.3% next fail2019–20242308
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass5.6% next fail2019–20242308
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass4.7% next fail2019–20242308
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass3.0% next fail2019–20242308
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–20242308
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–20242308
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory20.7% next fail2019–20243195
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory18.5% next fail2019–20243195
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory13.5% next fail2019–20243195
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory11.3% next fail2019–20243195
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory9.1% next fail2019–20243195
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory8.9% next fail2019–20243195
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory5.5% next fail2019–20243195
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory3.6% next fail2019–20243195
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory3.0% next fail2019–20243195
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20243195
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20243195
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail27.7% next fail2019–20243690
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail21.2% next fail2019–20243690
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail17.4% next fail2019–20243690
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail14.5% next fail2019–20243690
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail13.4% next fail2019–20243690
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail10.9% next fail2019–20243690
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail7.6% next fail2019–20243690
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail5.1% next fail2019–20243690
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail3.6% next fail2019–20243690
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20243690
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20243690

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Vauxhall Vectra get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Vauxhall Vectra gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 21.4 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 122.5 major and 26.7 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Vauxhall Vectra · Dangerous defects · 21.4 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 21.4 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects21.4per 10011.22019–2024367850

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 367,850 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Vauxhall Vectra still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Vauxhall Vectra go from 46.2% at age 15 to 47.2% at age 19, against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (2024, n = 29,528).

line · Vauxhall Vectra · Age 15 · 46.2 vs 41.6 · 2024
Age 15: 46.2. Age 19: 47.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1546.2% failed first time41.620241622
Age 1645.6% failed first time43.120249267
Age 1745.9% failed first time43.120248034
Age 1844.5% failed first time43.920244436
Age 1947.2% failed first time43.520242069

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Vauxhall Vectra compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Vauxhall Vectras fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 10, where they fail more often: 47.8% against 30% (2024, n = 4,009).

line · Vauxhall Vectra · Age 10 · 47.8 vs 30 · 2024
Age 10: 47.8. Age 20: 46.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1047.8% fail3020244009
Age 1149.0% fail33.3202428999
Age 1248.9% fail36.2202450328
Age 1348.9% fail38.6202458917
Age 1449.5% fail40.6202458010
Age 1548.7% fail42.1202452319
Age 1648.2% fail43.0202442536
Age 1747.9% fail43.4202427361
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1847.5% fail43.6202416002
Age 1947.4% fail43.120249864
Age 2046.2% fail42.420246642

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Vauxhall Vectra years should I avoid?

The Vauxhall Vectra build year that fails most for its age is 2003: index 104.2 (95% CI 101.6–106.8) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 12,375).

Build year matters for the Vauxhall Vectra: 2003 Vauxhall Vectras fail more than their age would predict, 2009 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Vauxhall Vectra · Build year 1998 (rough estimate: 1,067 tests, 95% interval 90.3–107.9) · 99.1 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 1998 (rough estimate: 1,067 tests, 95% interval 90.3–107.9)99.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241067
Build year 1999 (rough estimate: 2,393 tests, 95% interval 90.3–101.8)96.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242393
Build year 200096.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244426
Build year 200198.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20246980
Build year 200299.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248565
Build year 2003 (worse for its age)104.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–202412375
Build year 2004 (worse for its age)103.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202421400
Build year 2005 (worse for its age)101.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–202433483
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2006 (better for its age)98index vs own age100 = normal2019–202460064
Build year 2007 (better for its age)97.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202495404
Build year 2008 (better for its age)96.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202499861
Build year 2009 (better for its age)94.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202416449

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Vauxhall Vectra MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Vauxhall Vectra MOT: about £193 (up to about £367 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 29,528).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Vauxhall Vectra · Expected repair bill · 193.0 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill193.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue29528
Estimated range lower193.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue29528
Estimated range upper366.8GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue29528
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)72.5GBP expected contribution180price catalogue29528
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)55.2GBP expected contribution150price catalogue29528
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)52.8GBP expected contribution140price catalogue29528
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)12.5GBP expected contribution90price catalogue29528

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Vauxhall Vectra more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 4 fail less often for their age than the Vauxhall Vectra and 4 as often or more. The Vauxhall Vectra has an MOT Risk Index of 105.9, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 29,528).

bar · Vauxhall Vectra · Vauxhall Vectra (this model) · 105.9 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Vauxhall Vectra (this model)105.9index100 = normal202429528
Volvo V50110.4index105.9202429883
Seat Alhambra101.2index105.9202427380
Land Rover Range Rover Velar100.3index105.9202433337
Hyundai ix35109.3index105.9202451662
Ford S-MAX107.6index105.9202473047
Vauxhall Insignia108.3index105.92024199814
Volkswagen Sharan96.5index105.9202436851
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Mercedes-Benz CLA100.6index105.9202463888

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Vauxhall Vectra normally do?

At age 17, the median Vauxhall Vectra had covered 116,633 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 91,997 to 144,640 miles (2024, n = 8,034).

line · Vauxhall Vectra · Age 15 median · 113697 vs baseline · 2024
Age 15 median: 113697. Age 19 P75: 146478. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15 median113697miles20241622
Age 15 P2587356miles20241622
Age 15 P75140663miles20241622
Age 16 median113887miles20249267
Age 16 P2589124miles20249267
Age 16 P75140816miles20249267
Age 17 median116633miles20248034
Age 17 P2591997miles20248034
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 17 P75144640miles20248034
Age 18 median117176miles20244436
Age 18 P2591524miles20244436
Age 18 P75144849miles20244436
Age 19 median117360miles20242069
Age 19 P2590694miles20242069
Age 19 P75146478miles20242069

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Vauxhall Vectra MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 28.1% of Vauxhall Vectras with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 48.0% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 8,170). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Vauxhall Vectra · Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 452 tests, 95% interval 24.2–32.4%) · 28.1 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 452 tests, 95% interval 24.2–32.4%)28.1% failed first time2024452
Age 15+, 40-70k miles37.7% failed first time20242801
Age 15+, 70-100k miles43.9% failed first time20246894
Age 15+, 100-140k miles47.1% failed first time202410899
Age 15+, 140k+ miles48% failed first time20247718

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Vauxhall Vectra last?

62.0% of Vauxhall Vectras tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 17.3% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 227,075).

line · Vauxhall Vectra · 100,000 miles · 62.0 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 62.0. 200,000 miles: 2.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles62.0% of tested cars2024227075
150,000 miles17.3% of tested cars202463320
200,000 miles2.9% of tested cars202410723

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Vauxhall Vectra driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Vauxhall Vectra index is 110.1, against 114.7 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 29,528).

slope · Vauxhall Vectra · Age and mileage adjusted index · 110.1 vs 114.7 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 114.7 vs 110.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index110.1index114.72019–202429528

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Vauxhall Vectra fuel fails its MOT less?

There is no real difference between petrol and diesel Vauxhall Vectras before allowing for age: 45.4% against 44.9% fail first time.

bar · Vauxhall Vectra · Petrol · 45.4 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol45.4% fail first timeother fuels202419228
Diesel44.9% fail first timeother fuels202410264

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Vauxhall Vectra engine is best?

For its age, the best Vauxhall Vectra engine is the petrol over 2.0 litre at index 90.7, and the worst the petrol 1.5–1.8 litre at 102.4, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 29,528).

bar · Vauxhall Vectra · Petrol over 2.0 litre · 90.7 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol over 2.0 litre90.7index vs model norm100 = model average202431973
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 785 tests, 95% interval 90.7–105.1)97.9index vs model norm100 = model average2024785
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre98.8index vs model norm100 = model average2024135608
Diesel over 2.0 litre99.2index vs model norm100 = model average20245264
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre100.6index vs model norm100 = model average20246295
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre102.4index vs model norm100 = model average2024186613

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Vauxhall Vectra fail its MOT most?

First-time failure rates for the Vauxhall Vectra range from 33.4% in the Slough (SL) postcode area to 65.9% in the Kirkcaldy (KY) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Vauxhall Vectra · Kirkcaldy (KY) · 65.9 vs 45.3 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 36%. 59%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Kirkcaldy (KY)65.9% fail first time45.320243408
Dundee (DD)65.7% fail first time45.320242150
Aberdeen (AB)61.1% fail first time45.320242743
Slough (SL)33.4% fail first time45.320242254
Croydon (CR)34.4% fail first time45.320241586
Enfield (EN)34.4% fail first time45.320241449
Perth (PH)60.1% fail first time45.320241065
Hull (HU)59.7% fail first time45.320243785
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Plymouth (PL)59.3% fail first time45.320243721
Bath (BA)58% fail first time45.320242726
Exeter (EX)57.7% fail first time45.320243509
Lincoln (LN)57.4% fail first time45.320243184
Salisbury (SP)57.1% fail first time45.320241629
York (YO)57.0% fail first time45.320243969
Inverness (IV)56.9% fail first time45.320241850
Torquay (TQ)56.3% fail first time45.320241456
Carlisle (CA)54.9% fail first time45.320241744
Dorchester (DT)54.7% fail first time45.320241572
Truro (TR)54.7% fail first time45.320241959
Huddersfield (HD)54.5% fail first time45.320241150
Blackpool (FY)54.5% fail first time45.320241754
Taunton (TA)54.3% fail first time45.320242583
Lancaster (LA)54.1% fail first time45.320242152
Bristol (BS)54% fail first time45.320245617
Motherwell (ML)53.9% fail first time45.320242269
Falkirk (FK)53.9% fail first time45.320241646
Nottingham (NG)53.4% fail first time45.320248958
Sunderland (SR)53.4% fail first time45.320241720
Edinburgh (EH)53.2% fail first time45.320244286
Swindon (SN)52.9% fail first time45.320243043
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)52.7% fail first time45.320244523
Harrogate (HG)52.5% fail first time45.32024607
Swansea (SA)52.4% fail first time45.320243561
Paisley (PA)52.4% fail first time45.320241814
Brighton (BN)52.4% fail first time45.320243659
Cardiff (CF)52.2% fail first time45.320244400
Preston (PR)52.1% fail first time45.320243403
Portsmouth (PO)51.8% fail first time45.320244989
Newport (NP)51.8% fail first time45.320243133
Kilmarnock (KA)51.7% fail first time45.320242342
Gloucester (GL)51.6% fail first time45.320244195
Llandrindod Wells (LD) (rough estimate: 270 tests, 95% interval 45.5–57.4%)51.5% fail first time45.32024270
Kirkwall (KW)51.4% fail first time45.32024502
Galashiels (TD)51.2% fail first time45.32024645
Chester (CH)50.9% fail first time45.320246152
Stockport (SK)50.8% fail first time45.320242618
Darlington (DL)50.6% fail first time45.320242581
Doncaster (DN)50.4% fail first time45.320247538
Bournemouth (BH)50.1% fail first time45.320243418
Norwich (NR)50.1% fail first time45.320245507
Watford (WD)49.7% fail first time45.320241067
Wigan (WN)49.6% fail first time45.320242137
Cleveland (TS)49.5% fail first time45.320245204
Shrewsbury (SY)49.5% fail first time45.320242915
Bradford (BD)49.5% fail first time45.320243299
Southampton (SO)49.4% fail first time45.320244060
Northampton (NN)49.4% fail first time45.320245513
Dumfries (DG)49.3% fail first time45.320241220
Oldham (OL)49.1% fail first time45.320242143
Crewe (CW)48.6% fail first time45.320242417
Worcester (WR)48.3% fail first time45.320242226
Leeds (LS)48.3% fail first time45.320243915
Warrington (WA)48.3% fail first time45.320243980
Llandudno (LL)48.2% fail first time45.320245100
Telford (TF)48.2% fail first time45.320242587
Halifax (HX)48.1% fail first time45.32024860
Derby (DE)48.1% fail first time45.320246187
Bolton (BL)48.0% fail first time45.320242358
Ipswich (IP)47.8% fail first time45.320244133
Oxford (OX)47.5% fail first time45.320243596
Hereford (HR)47.4% fail first time45.320241289
Glasgow (G)47.1% fail first time45.320245805
Wolverhampton (WV)47.0% fail first time45.320243022
Colchester (CO)46.9% fail first time45.320242500
Peterborough (PE)46.9% fail first time45.3202410086
Newcastle (NE)46.6% fail first time45.320247970
Cambridge (CB)46.6% fail first time45.320242425
Wakefield (WF)46.5% fail first time45.320244101
Milton Keynes (MK)46.4% fail first time45.320244550
Walsall (WS)46.2% fail first time45.320243072
Tonbridge (TN)46.1% fail first time45.320243392
Canterbury (CT)46.1% fail first time45.320242564
Outer Hebrides (HS) (rough estimate: 191 tests, 95% interval 39.1–53.1%)46.1% fail first time45.32024191
Guildford (GU)45.9% fail first time45.320243479
Manchester (M)45.6% fail first time45.320245591
Dudley (DY)45.6% fail first time45.320243478
Redhill (RH)45.5% fail first time45.320242460
Sheffield (S)45.3% fail first time45.3202410422
Blackburn (BB)45.1% fail first time45.320243053
Leicester (LE)44.2% fail first time45.320246624
Medway (ME)44.2% fail first time45.320244042
Reading (RG)44.1% fail first time45.320245338
Coventry (CV)43.5% fail first time45.320244609
Durham (DH)42.8% fail first time45.320242127
St Albans (AL)42.7% fail first time45.320241254
Liverpool (L)42.2% fail first time45.320244322
Birmingham (B)41.8% fail first time45.3202411276
Harrow (HA)41.3% fail first time45.320241574
Chelmsford (CM)41.2% fail first time45.320243027
Hemel Hempstead (HP)41.1% fail first time45.320242994
Stevenage (SG)40.9% fail first time45.320242678
Luton (LU)40.0% fail first time45.320243601
London SW (SW)39.4% fail first time45.32024851
Dartford (DA)39% fail first time45.320242554
London N (N)38.6% fail first time45.320241615
Kingston upon Thames (KT)38.3% fail first time45.320241640
Southend-on-Sea (SS)38.0% fail first time45.320242300
Sutton (SM)37.7% fail first time45.32024660
London E (E)37.4% fail first time45.320241825
Romford (RM)36.6% fail first time45.320242100
Uxbridge (UB)36.5% fail first time45.320241784
Bromley (BR)36.2% fail first time45.32024893
London W (W) (rough estimate: 462 tests, 95% interval 31.9–40.6%)36.1% fail first time45.32024462
London SE (SE)36.1% fail first time45.320242432
London NW (NW)36.1% fail first time45.320241084
Twickenham (TW)35.3% fail first time45.320242074
Ilford (IG)35.3% fail first time45.32024861

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Vauxhall Vectra rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Vauxhall Vectra MOTs record corrosion failures at 4.1 times the national rate: 3.12% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 28,901).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Vauxhall Vectra · Salt belt susceptibility · 4.1 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 4.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility4.1ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers28901

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Vauxhall Vectra ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 49.9% of Vauxhall Vectras tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Vauxhall Vectra · Likely compliant · 49.9 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant49.9% estimate202429528

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Vauxhall Vectra?

Of failed Vauxhall Vectra MOTs, 34.3% were retested the same day and a further 61.9% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 133,907).

bar · Vauxhall Vectra · Same-day retest · 34.3 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest34.3%failed initial tests2019–2024133907
Retest within 10 days61.9%failed initial tests2019–2024133907
Clean MOT streak13.9%observed chains2019–202463284
Repeat advisory49.9%observed chains2019–202463284
Decreasing odometer1.0% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202481736

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Vauxhall Vectra?

Vauxhall Vectras aged 11 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 38.3% of tests, against 51.3% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 15,771).

bullet · Vauxhall Vectra · Low-use first-time failure · 38.3 vs 51.3 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 38.3 vs 51.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure38.3%51.32019–202415771
Low-use gap-13.0percentage points8–12k miles2019–202415771

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Vauxhall Vectra fails, does it fail again?

43.8% of Vauxhall Vectras that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 40.3% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 26,029). The failure most likely to come back is visibility: 39.2% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Vauxhall Vectra · Repeat after fail · 43.8 vs 40.3 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 43.8 vs 40.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail43.8%40.32019–202426029

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Vauxhall Vectra faults come together?

On Vauxhall Vectras, road Wheels and seat belts and supplementary restraint systems failures turn up together 3.8 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 77).

Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 77 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.8)3.8liftexpected joint rate202477
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 42 tests, 95% interval 2.7–5.1)3.8liftexpected joint rate202442
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 92 tests, 95% interval 2.9–4.5)3.6liftexpected joint rate202492
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks3.5liftexpected joint rate202410523
Brakes + Speedometer and speed limiter (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 2.9–4.2)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024112
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Speedometer and speed limiter (rough estimate: 129 tests, 95% interval 2.9–4.1)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024129
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 300 tests, 95% interval 3.0–3.8)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024300
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 129 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.0)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024129
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Road Wheels + Tyres3.0liftexpected joint rate2024516
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems3.0liftexpected joint rate2024959
Body, chassis, structure + Speedometer and speed limiter (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.9)2.9liftexpected joint rate202451
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 417 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.2)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024417
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks2.8liftexpected joint rate2024505
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle2.8liftexpected joint rate2024651
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility2.8liftexpected joint rate2024706
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels2.8liftexpected joint rate2024511
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.7liftexpected joint rate20241148
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.2)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024132
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres2.6liftexpected joint rate2024573
Body, chassis, structure + Steering2.6liftexpected joint rate20242118
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.6liftexpected joint rate20241308
Speedometer and speed limiter + Visibility (rough estimate: 49 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.4)2.6liftexpected joint rate202449
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering2.6liftexpected joint rate20241595
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels2.5liftexpected joint rate20241018
Noise, emissions and leaks + Speedometer and speed limiter (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 1.8–3.5)2.5liftexpected joint rate202434
Brakes + Road Wheels2.5liftexpected joint rate2024864
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility2.5liftexpected joint rate20241139
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.5liftexpected joint rate20241925
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.5liftexpected joint rate20242242
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle2.5liftexpected joint rate20241059
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres2.4liftexpected joint rate2024932
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks2.3liftexpected joint rate202412862
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 471 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.5)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024471
Brakes + Steering2.3liftexpected joint rate20243425
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks2.3liftexpected joint rate202414510
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres2.3liftexpected joint rate20246255
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension2.2liftexpected joint rate20241257
Steering + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate20241641
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes2.1liftexpected joint rate202415304
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres2.1liftexpected joint rate20247699
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate20246957
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering2.1liftexpected joint rate20243752
Road Wheels + Suspension2.1liftexpected joint rate2024978
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate202419119
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.1liftexpected joint rate202416354
Brakes + Tyres2.1liftexpected joint rate202414044
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.1liftexpected joint rate202417360
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension2.1liftexpected joint rate20242135
Tyres + Visibility2.0liftexpected joint rate20248068
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility2.0liftexpected joint rate20248524
Speedometer and speed limiter + Tyres (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 1.4–2.9)2.0liftexpected joint rate202433
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2liftexpected joint rate202431006
Steering + Suspension2liftexpected joint rate20243990
Brakes + Suspension1.9liftexpected joint rate202433724
Suspension + Tyres1.9liftexpected joint rate202416986
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension1.9liftexpected joint rate202414077
Steering + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate20241674
Brakes + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate202414497
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension1.8liftexpected joint rate202417503
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension1.8liftexpected joint rate202437235
Suspension + Visibility1.7liftexpected joint rate202417774
Speedometer and speed limiter + Suspension (rough estimate: 72 tests, 95% interval 1.3–2.1)1.7liftexpected joint rate202472
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Seat belt installation check + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Brakes + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Speedometer and speed limiter + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Seat belt installation check + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Seat belt installation check + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Buses and coaches supplementary tests + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Vauxhall Vectra had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns matched to the Vauxhall Vectra; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched9campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register29528

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Vauxhall Vectra cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Vauxhall Vectras tested at age 15, about 46 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 19, about 47. These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15 (rough estimate: 1,622 tests, 95% interval 43.8–48.7%)46.2% fail first time20241622
Age 1645.6% fail first time20249267
Age 1745.9% fail first time20248034
Age 1844.5% fail first time20244436
Age 1947.2% fail first time20242069

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Vauxhall Vectra fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, where it is sold as the Opel Vectra, 67.0% of Opel Vectras failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 6,129 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Norway, Finland and the Netherlands the Vauxhall Vectra also fails more often than the national average.

bullet · Vauxhall Vectra · Norway (as the Opel Vectra) · 48.2 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway (as the Opel Vectra): 48.2 vs 33.7. Finland (as the Opel Vectra): 43.7 vs 26.3. Netherlands (as the Opel Vectra): 67 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway (as the Opel Vectra)48.2% failed33.72024 by country2616
Finland (as the Opel Vectra)43.7% failed26.32024 by country4842
Netherlands (as the Opel Vectra)67% failed50.82024 by country6129

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Vauxhall Vectra MOT matter?

Vauxhall Vectras fail first time most in January (50.2%, against 31.1% for all cars that month) and least in December (46.5%) (2024, n = 29,528).

line · Vauxhall Vectra · January · 50.2 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 50.2. December: 46.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vectra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January50.2% fail first time31.1202439257
February49.9% fail first time30.0202434680
March48.6% fail first time28.3202437708
April49.5% fail first time29.8202421614
May48.9% fail first time28.8202423001
June46.9% fail first time28.1202425390
July48.1% fail first time29.3202427970
August47.8% fail first time29.2202428505
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September47.3% fail first time28.2202433389
October48.3% fail first time30.3202437971
November48.2% fail first time30.6202434401
December46.5% fail first time29.3202423964

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Vauxhall Vectra compare with cars of the same age?

not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 29,528 initial Vauxhall Vectra tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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What have dealers been told about the Vauxhall Vectra? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 29,528 initial Vauxhall Vectra tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 29,528 initial Vauxhall Vectra tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 29,528 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Vauxhall Vectra MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/vauxhall-vectra/

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What is the Vauxhall Vectra first-time MOT pass rate?

54.8% of first attempts passed in 2024 (29,528 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 29,528 primary tests: 45.25% failed first time and 61.7% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 105.9 is shown separately.