VAUXHALL VECTRA MOT pass rate
62.3% of 44,601 VAUXHALL VECTRA MOT tests pass.
The VECTRA passes 62.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all VAUXHALL models (73.5%).
The VAUXHALL VECTRA passes 62.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 64.9% at 10–15 years to 62.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (4) | 4 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 64.9% | 740 | 113,908 miles |
| 15+ years | 62.2% | 43,857 | 118,338 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VAUXHALL VECTRA
The most common reason the VAUXHALL VECTRA fails its MOT is brakes — present in 65.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Excessively corroded".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 65.0% | Excessively corroded |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 58.7% | Not working |
| Suspension | 56.6% | Fractured or broken |
| Tyres | 21.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 20.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 20.2% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Visibility | 17.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 3.6% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.2% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.4% | Fixing missing |
Related VAUXHALL models
- VAUXHALL CORSA — 73.3% pass rate
- VAUXHALL ASTRA — 73.2% pass rate
- VAUXHALL MOKKA — 78.1% pass rate
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA — 75.4% pass rate
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA — 69.3% pass rate
- VAUXHALL VIVARO — 64.8% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VAUXHALL VECTRA?
- 62.3% of VAUXHALL VECTRA MOT tests pass, based on 44,601 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VAUXHALL VECTRA?
- The most common reason the VAUXHALL VECTRA fails its MOT is brakes — present in 65.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Excessively corroded".
- Does this show the VAUXHALL VECTRA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VAUXHALL service history guide for how to check and keep one.