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Vauxhall Vectra Sri Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Vectra Sri reliable? We analysed 2,707 real MOT tests across 666 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,707 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
72.1%
Typical Mileage
103,760mi
Annual Mileage
5,639mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Vectra Sri is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Vectra Sri.

Vauxhall Vectra Sri Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Vectra Sri. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Vauxhall Vectra Sri Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Vectra Sri fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2

Vauxhall Vectra Sri Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Vectra Sri owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,671 mi/yr
Typical
5,639 mi/yr
Average
6,544 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,334 mi/yr

Vauxhall Vectra Sri Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Vectra Sri MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
103,760 mi
75th Percentile
123,430 mi
95th Percentile
155,994 mi
Max Recorded
841,153 mi

How Does the Vauxhall Vectra Sri Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Vectra Sri THIS CAR 72.1% 2,707 103,760 mi — 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
Fiat Panda City Cross MHEV 89.5% 1,548 17,103 mi — yrs

Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Vectra Sri outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Vectra Sri?

The Vauxhall Vectra Sri has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.1% across 2,707 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common failure point is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

A typical Vauxhall Vectra Sri owner drives around 5,639 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.

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.

Vauxhall Vectra Sri — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Vectra Sri reliable?
Based on 2,707 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Vectra Sri has a 72.1% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Vectra Sri?
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Vectra Sri do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Vectra Sri does around 5,639 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Vectra Sri last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Vectra Sri?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.