Vauxhall Vectra MOT Results

Registered in 2000
54.9% pass rate
from 874 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Vectra is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 5.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (59% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.80% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.46% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 5.1% fail on Springs (83% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Coil springs (92% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Coil spring (95% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.57% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.46% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.46% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.23% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.23% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.23% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 17% fail on Brakes (26% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 5.1% fail on Brake performance (31% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.80% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.69% fail on Rbt
          • 0.57% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.34% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Cable (9 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Linkage (24 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Clevis joint
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.46% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.46% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.11% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.11% fail on Lever
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.69% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.57% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.23% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.57% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.57% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.57% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.57% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.57% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.23% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.11% fail on Switch
    • 0.11% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (51% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (47% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (51% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (38% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (94% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Emissions not tested (80% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.23% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.92% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.69% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Other leaks
  • 10.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust system (70% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (58% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts (55% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Joints (55% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.34% fail on Hose (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Pipe
      • 0.34% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.11% fail on Tank
    • 1.0% fail on Chassis
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.34% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.34% fail on Body
      • 0.23% fail on Panel
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
    • 0.11% fail on Floor
    • 0.11% fail on Seats
      • 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.8% fail on Washers
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.34% fail on View to rear
      • 0.34% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.23% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.23% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.23% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.2% fail on Tyres
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth (61% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.0% fail on Seat belts (60% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Prescribed areas (89% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Condition
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Airbags
      • 0.11% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 2.4% fail on Steering
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components (57% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.92% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.92% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.34% fail on Steering play
      • 0.34% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.11% fail on Condition

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