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Vauxhall Vectra MOT Results

Registered in 2003
49.9% pass rate
from 1,932 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Vectra is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (39% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 10.0% fail on Springs (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 10.0% fail on Coil springs (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 10.0% fail on Coil spring (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (65% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage
    • 6.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.1% fail on Pins and bushes (81% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.2% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Sub-frame (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Wheel bearings (61% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (78% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.052% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.16% fail on Axles
      • 0.16% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.052% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.052% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.10% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.052% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint
  • 19% fail on Brakes (37% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (34% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (62% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 4.0% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.052% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.052% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.052% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.052% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.83% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (51% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt (sp) (50% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.62% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 8.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.47% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.26% fail on Cable
        • 0.10% fail on Lever
        • 0.10% fail on Linkage (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.41% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.72% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Brake fluid (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.36% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.21% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Pedal
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.16% fail on Lever
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.10% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.10% fail on Other components
    • 0.052% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.052% fail on Operation
    • 0.052% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.052% fail on Condition
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.62% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.16% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (45% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (76% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.36% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.052% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.41% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (70% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.21% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.10% fail on Horn
      • 0.052% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.052% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.052% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.052% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.052% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (25% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust system (70% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Transmission (36% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Drive shafts (36% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Joints (36% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.21% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.21% fail on Joints
    • 0.72% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Driver's seat (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.47% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.36% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.052% fail on Tank
      • 0.052% fail on Hose
      • 0.052% fail on System
    • 0.36% fail on Doors
      • 0.26% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition
        • 0.052% fail on Hinge
      • 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
        • 0.052% fail on Catch
    • 0.26% fail on Integral vehicle structure (71% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Sub-frame (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Sub-frame condition (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Undertray
    • 0.052% fail on Chassis
      • 0.052% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.052% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.052% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.052% fail on Body
      • 0.052% fail on Other body component
  • 11% fail on Visibility (33% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Washers (52% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.31% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.31% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.10% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.052% fail on Driver's view
  • 9.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (22% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 3.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.62% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.052% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.93% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.78% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.052% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.052% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.052% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 7.8% fail on Tyres (32% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth (39% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Condition (39% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Size/type
  • 4.7% fail on Steering
    • 1.9% fail on Steering gear (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Steering rack (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components (52% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end (65% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Rams (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.10% fail on Pump
    • 0.26% fail on Steering play
      • 0.26% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.21% fail on Electronic power steering (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Steering column
    • 0.052% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (38% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.0% fail on Condition
      • 0.10% fail on Prescribed areas (90% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Requirements
      • 0.052% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.67% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Airbags
      • 0.052% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.83% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.83% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.36% fail on Attachment
    • 0.052% fail on Condition
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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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