Vauxhall Vectra Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Vauxhall Vectra car check
Is the Vauxhall Vectra reliable? We analysed 7,582,833 real MOT tests across 740,847 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Vectra is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, brake pipe excessively corroded and registration plate lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Vectra.
Vauxhall Vectra Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Vectra. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Vectra MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Vauxhall Vectra to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Vauxhall Vectra Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Vauxhall Vectra fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Vauxhall Vectra Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Vectra owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Vectra MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Vectra year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 64 | 64.1% | 61,391 | 71,363 | 115,542 |
| 2010 | 74 | 70.3% | 72,702 | 88,118 | 112,708 |
| 2009 | 79,376 | 70.0% | 51,146 | 80,104 | 113,334 |
| 2008 | 572,177 | 69.7% | 55,890 | 83,039 | 114,510 |
| 2007 | 704,302 | 69.2% | 57,299 | 84,501 | 115,532 |
| 2006 | 605,895 | 69.0% | 57,898 | 85,288 | 115,900 |
| 2005 | 587,847 | 68.0% | 58,463 | 85,420 | 116,013 |
| 2004 | 626,632 | 68.2% | 58,952 | 85,452 | 115,095 |
| 2003 | 625,852 | 67.7% | 58,094 | 83,864 | 112,621 |
| 2002 | 636,130 | 67.2% | 59,250 | 82,437 | 108,734 |
| 2001 | 662,303 | 66.9% | 64,410 | 86,171 | 111,153 |
| 2000 | 633,045 | 66.6% | 71,485 | 93,139 | 117,592 |
| 1999 | 569,509 | 66.0% | 77,406 | 98,879 | 123,054 |
| 1998 | 530,754 | 65.1% | 80,775 | 102,193 | 126,879 |
| 1997 | 427,806 | 64.0% | 85,393 | 106,503 | 131,643 |
| 1996 | 295,088 | 61.5% | 88,912 | 109,990 | 134,506 |
| 1995 | 24,101 | 60.5% | 90,092 | 109,863 | 133,757 |
| 1994 | 71 | 64.8% | 81,941 | 93,414 | 101,388 |
| 1971 | 362 | 64.9% | 88,775 | 101,483 | 123,005 |
How Long Does a Vauxhall Vectra Last?
Based on 740,847 Vauxhall Vectra vehicles on UK roads.
Vauxhall Vectra Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Vectra MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Vectra
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
70.3% MOT pass rate from 74 tests
60.5% MOT pass rate from 24,101 tests
The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Vectra is 2010, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 70.3% across 74 tests. The 1995 model year has the lowest pass rate at 60.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Vauxhall Vectra Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Vectra THIS CAR | 67.2% | 7,582,833 | 90,544 mi | 30 yrs |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 69.7% | 26,893,546 | 58,908 mi | 33 yrs |
| Vauxhall Astra | 71.9% | 25,288,868 | 76,280 mi | 34 yrs |
| Vauxhall Zafira | 71.9% | 8,488,627 | 75,062 mi | 27 yrs |
| Honda Accord | 71.2% | 2,311,969 | 92,767 mi | 33 yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Vectra trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Vectra has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.2% across 7,582,833 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Vauxhall Vectra are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (540,198 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (415,488), and registration plate lamp not working (211,691). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Vauxhall Vectra owner drives around 7,435 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Vauxhall Vectra models stay on UK roads for around 30 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.