Vauxhall Vectra MOT Results

Registered in 2002
53.5% pass rate
from 1,356 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Vectra is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Brakes (28% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (40% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (44% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (12 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.074% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.074% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.074% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.074% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.74% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 7.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.81% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Lever
        • 0.074% fail on Linkage
        • 0.074% fail on Pivot
    • 2.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (77% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (99% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.66% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.44% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
    • 0.29% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.29% fail on Lever
    • 0.29% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.074% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.22% fail on Brake fluid
  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 6.6% fail on Springs (84% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Coil springs (89% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Coil spring (89% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Mounting
    • 6.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (200% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 5.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.7% fail on Pins and bushes (59% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (46% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.96% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (72% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.37% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.59% fail on Wheel bearings (57% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.29% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.22% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.074% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.22% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.074% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.074% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.15% fail on Axles
      • 0.15% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.074% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.074% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.074% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (69% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.81% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp (56% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.44% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.15% fail on Horn
      • 0.074% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.59% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.59% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.59% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Position lamp
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (44% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 10.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (48% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 9.4% fail on Spark ignition (58% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (67% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (96% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.074% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.074% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.59% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.22% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.074% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.074% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.074% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.44% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 9.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust system (60% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Transmission
      • 3.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.1% fail on Joints
      • 0.074% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.074% fail on Joints
    • 0.74% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.66% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.074% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.074% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.74% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.29% fail on Pipe
      • 0.22% fail on Hose (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.074% fail on Tank
    • 0.52% fail on Chassis
      • 0.52% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.37% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.15% fail on Doors (79% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Seats
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.15% fail on Undertray
    • 0.074% fail on Towbar
      • 0.074% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.074% fail on Body
      • 0.074% fail on Panel
    • 0.074% fail on Load security
      • 0.074% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.074% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 7.9% fail on Visibility
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.29% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.29% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.3% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components (59% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Track rod end (66% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.81% fail on Power steering
      • 0.22% fail on Operation
      • 0.22% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.22% fail on Rams (11 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
    • 0.22% fail on Steering play
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.074% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.81% fail on Condition
      • 0.74% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.96% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.96% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment
    • 0.074% fail on Condition
    • 0.074% fail on Hubs
Read the Honest John Review

  • 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.

    Search Good Garages