Vauxhall Vectra MOT Results

Registered in 2001
54.3% pass rate
from 1,242 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Vectra is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 7.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (71% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (90% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage
      • 0.081% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.081% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 7.0% fail on Springs (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 6.9% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Mounting
      • 0.081% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.0% fail on Suspension arms (42% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (50% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.081% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (39% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.64% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.081% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.56% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.40% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.081% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.32% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.081% fail on Axles
      • 0.081% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 17% fail on Brakes (22% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.24% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking 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
          • 0.89% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.72% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (200% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Cable (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Lever
        • 0.081% fail on Linkage
      • 0.97% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.97% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.64% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.64% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.64% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.64% fail on Lever
    • 0.56% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.40% fail on Pedal
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.081% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.081% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.081% fail on Other components
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp levelling device (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.24% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.89% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.64% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.16% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.081% fail on Horn
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.16% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (33% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Exhaust system (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Transmission
      • 3.5% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.5% fail on Joints
        • 0.081% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.97% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.40% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.16% fail on Tank
      • 0.081% fail on Hose
    • 0.89% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.89% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.081% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.081% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.72% fail on Chassis
      • 0.72% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.32% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.24% fail on Body
      • 0.24% fail on Other body component
    • 0.24% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.081% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.16% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.081% fail on Catch
        • 0.081% fail on Hinge
    • 0.081% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.081% fail on Bracket
    • 0.081% fail on Cabs
      • 0.081% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.081% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (51% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (56% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 9.9% fail on Spark ignition (57% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (73% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.1% fail on Emissions not tested (81% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.081% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.081% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.89% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.16% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.081% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.081% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.72% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.64% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.081% fail on Other leaks
  • 8.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Washers
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.32% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.6% fail on Tyres
    • 5.2% fail on Tread depth (74% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (47% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.081% fail on Requirements
      • 0.081% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Airbags
      • 0.16% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 2.7% fail on Steering
    • 1.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.97% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.081% fail on Steering box
    • 0.72% fail on Steering linkage components (70% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Track rod end (73% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.081% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.72% fail on Power steering
      • 0.32% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.24% fail on Operation
      • 0.24% fail on Other components
      • 0.081% fail on Rams
    • 0.24% fail on Steering play
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.16% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.081% fail on Steering column
  • 0.64% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.64% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment

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