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Vauxhall Vectra MOT Results

Registered in 2005
49.0% pass rate
from 5,525 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2005 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Vectra is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 10% fail on Springs (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 9.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (71% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (32% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (53% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage
      • 0.036% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.9% fail on Pins and bushes (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint (27% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.072% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Sub-frames (54% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Sub-frame (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.34% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (81% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.072% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.036% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.22% fail on Axles
      • 0.22% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 20% fail on Brakes (52% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (63% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 5.2% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 4.8% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.090% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.054% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.036% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.036% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (40% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.87% fail on Brake performance not tested (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (51% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (54% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Brake pads (53% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (37% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs (37% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.27% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Cable
        • 0.090% fail on Lever
        • 0.036% fail on Linkage
    • 0.98% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (33% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.56% fail on Flexible brake hoses (71% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.38% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.33% fail on Hydraulic systems (88% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake fluid (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.018% fail on Valves
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.27% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
    • 0.018% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.018% fail on Leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Servos
    • 0.018% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.7% fail on Headlamps (29% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Headlamp (30% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.1% fail on Direction indicators (55% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Flashing type (55% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (75% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.24% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (22% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (23% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp (58% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.85% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.85% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.54% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.27% fail on Horn
      • 0.16% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.018% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.34% fail on Position lamps (86% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.036% fail on All position lamps (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Main beam tell-tale (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 9.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (16% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust system (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Transmission
      • 3.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.9% fail on Joints
        • 0.018% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.018% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.036% fail on Prop shafts (82% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Joints
    • 0.58% fail on Doors
      • 0.45% fail on Front passenger's door (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Door condition (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
        • 0.018% fail on Catch
    • 0.54% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.34% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.11% fail on Pipe
      • 0.054% fail on System
      • 0.018% fail on Tank
      • 0.018% fail on Hose
    • 0.22% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.18% fail on Seats
      • 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.090% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
      • 0.018% fail on Panel
    • 0.090% fail on Integral vehicle structure (86% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.072% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.018% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.036% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.036% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.036% fail on Undertray
    • 0.018% fail on Chassis
      • 0.018% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.018% fail on Towbar
      • 0.018% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.018% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 9.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (37% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (40% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Spark ignition (26% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (46% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.036% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.036% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.036% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 2.7% fail on Compression ignition (94% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (99% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.072% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.036% fail on Other emission control equipment (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.018% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.054% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.018% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.018% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.40% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.072% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.054% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.054% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.036% fail on Undertray
      • 0.018% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 8.8% fail on Visibility (17% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.054% fail on Driver's view
  • 8.2% fail on Tyres (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Tread depth (35% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Condition (21% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Size/type
  • 4.6% fail on Steering
    • 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end (48% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Drag link end (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Other components
        • 0.036% fail on Steering component (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.018% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear (61% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack (58% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Operation
    • 0.65% fail on Steering play (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Power steering (99% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Operation
      • 0.072% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.054% fail on Rams
    • 0.054% fail on Steering column (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.036% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (63% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (47% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Seat belts (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment
      • 0.018% fail on Requirements
    • 0.036% fail on Airbags
      • 0.036% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.83% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.83% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.60% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.56% fail on Attachment
    • 0.036% fail on Condition
  • 0.036% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.036% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.036% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.036% fail on Belt(s)/padding (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.018% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.018% fail on Passenger grab handles
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  • Vauxhall Vectra (2002 - 2008)
    Far better than previous Vectra. Now with decent handling and an excellent ride. Plenty of safety kit. Roomy in the front. Big boot. Good looks.

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