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Vauxhall Vectra MOT Results

Registered in 2007
50.8% pass rate
from 16,833 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Vectra is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (44% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 12% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 12% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 12% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0059% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0059% fail on Spring saddle
    • 10% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (55% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (55% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
      • 0.042% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.6% fail on Suspension arms (27% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (47% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Suspension arm (87% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers (24% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Wheel bearings (41% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Axles
      • 0.23% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.036% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut (52% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0059% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0059% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.089% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.089% fail on Sub-frames (82% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Sub-frame (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (90% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.024% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (97% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 18% fail on Brakes (69% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Brake performance (49% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (67% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (94% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.030% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.095% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.030% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0059% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0059% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.67% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.67% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance (55% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Brake performance not tested (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (53% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (81% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Brake pads (81% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.21% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Cable
        • 0.065% fail on Lever
        • 0.018% fail on Pivot (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.95% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic stability control (94% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.42% fail on Flexible brake hoses (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.0059% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.29% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
    • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic systems (90% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake fluid (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.024% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0059% fail on Servos
      • 0.0059% fail on Valves
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control (61% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Lever (55% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.018% fail on Leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Servos
    • 0.030% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.030% fail on Other components
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamps (18% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp (20% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.012% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.5% fail on Direction indicators (44% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Flashing type (44% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (86% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Side repeaters (60% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.012% fail on Switch
      • 0.0059% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0059% fail on Arm
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (15% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (14% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp (48% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0059% fail on Switch
      • 0.0059% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0059% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.48% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.26% fail on Horn
      • 0.11% fail on Battery(ies) (48% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.042% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.29% fail on Position lamps (71% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Position lamp (78% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.089% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.071% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Main beam tell-tale (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.030% fail on Switch
  • 8.7% fail on Visibility (34% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers (59% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Washers (24% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0059% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet (45% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Driver's view
  • 8.3% fail on Tyres (25% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Tread depth (30% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Condition (22% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Size/type
  • 7.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (15% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust system (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Transmission (38% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Drive shafts (36% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Joints (36% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.0059% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.036% fail on Prop shafts (75% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Joints (65% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Fuel system (55% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (67% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on System (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Pipe
      • 0.018% fail on Tank
      • 0.012% fail on Hose
    • 0.52% fail on Doors
      • 0.36% fail on Front passenger's door (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Door condition (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.089% fail on Door condition
      • 0.083% fail on Other passenger's door (62% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Door condition (61% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.036% fail on Panel
    • 0.11% fail on Seats
      • 0.065% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.042% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.077% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.048% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.030% fail on Bracket
    • 0.036% fail on Undertray
    • 0.024% fail on Chassis (86% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Chassis condition (86% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Integral vehicle structure (97% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.0059% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0059% fail on Coupling
    • 0.0059% fail on Load security
      • 0.0059% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0059% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0059% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0059% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 7.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (33% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (34% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Spark ignition (17% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.96% fail on Emissions not tested (50% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0059% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0059% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0059% fail on NOx sensor
      • 2.5% fail on Compression ignition (83% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (74% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Emissions not tested (91% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.065% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.030% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0059% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.0059% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.50% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.40% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.077% fail on Other leaks (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.012% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0059% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0059% fail on Undertray
  • 0.94% fail on Steering (69% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.012% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0059% fail on Other components
        • 0.0059% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.24% fail on Steering gear (48% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack (58% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Operation (74% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Other components
      • 0.012% fail on Rams
    • 0.053% fail on Steering column (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Steering play
      • 0.053% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.030% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.018% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.012% fail on Universal joint
      • 0.0059% fail on Flexible coupling
    • 0.0059% fail on Steering shaft
  • 0.87% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (53% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (35% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Seat belts (72% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Condition (58% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment
      • 0.024% fail on Requirements
      • 0.012% fail on Prescribed areas (97% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0059% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0059% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.63% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.56% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.49% fail on Attachment
    • 0.071% fail on Condition
  • 0.036% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Speedometer (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.0059% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0059% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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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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