Vauxhall Vectra
MOT data from 46,149 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 71.5%. Average mileage at test: 118,018 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3,736 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2,126 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 2,000 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 1,723 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1,487 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,404 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 1,370 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,143 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 1,100 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 1,047 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 31,526 | 71.3% |
| Diesel | 14,562 | 72% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 287 | 73.9% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, 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, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 1998 | 498 | 71.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1999 | 592 | 74% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2000 | 463 | 74.7% | |
| Top failures: 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, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | |||
| 2001 | 877 | 74.2% | |
| Top failures: a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, 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 | |||
| 2002 | 885 | 73.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2003 | 1,070 | 72.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2004 | 1,922 | 68.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2005 | 3,503 | 70.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2006 | 6,766 | 72% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2007 | 12,355 | 71.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2008 | 14,420 | 71.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2009 | 2,449 | 71.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
82,452 mi
Median
98,397 mi
75th percentile
127,116 mi
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