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Vauxhall Vectra MOT Results

Registered in 2008
52.2% pass rate
from 17,964 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Vectra is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (48% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 13% fail on Springs (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 13% fail on Coil springs (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 13% fail on Coil spring (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0056% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0056% fail on Spring saddle
      • 0.0056% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.0056% fail on Torsion bar
      • 0.0056% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 10% fail on Anti-roll bars (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (82% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage
      • 0.072% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms (46% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (29% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Ball joint (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Suspension arm (87% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.82% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.19% fail on Axles
      • 0.19% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.15% fail on Sub-frames (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Sub-frame (58% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0056% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0056% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0056% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods (93% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes (87% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (98% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 18% fail on Brakes (77% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Brake performance (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0056% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (19% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (19% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance (20% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.056% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0056% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0056% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.067% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.039% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.77% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.76% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 7.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (49% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (77% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Brake pads (75% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Brake linings (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.011% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.21% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.095% fail on Lever (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Cable
        • 0.033% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Pivot
    • 0.96% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.94% fail on Anti-lock braking system (26% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic stability control (92% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.58% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.50% fail on Flexible brake hoses (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
      • 0.19% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic systems (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0056% fail on Servos
      • 0.0056% fail on Valves
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Lever (49% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.022% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0056% fail on Operation
      • 0.0056% fail on Servos
    • 0.022% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
      • 0.0056% fail on Additional braking device
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (5.1% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.084% fail on Headlamp levelling device (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.0056% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators (68% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type (68% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters (68% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on All direction indicators (65% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0056% fail on Arm
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (21% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (22% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.30% fail on Horn
      • 0.072% fail on Battery(ies) (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.028% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.37% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (43% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp (44% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp (44% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0056% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.011% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0056% fail on Switch
    • 0.084% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.011% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.011% fail on Switch
  • 8.5% fail on Tyres (31% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Tread depth (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Condition (22% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Size/type
  • 8.0% fail on Visibility (28% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.36% fail on View to rear (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Mirrors (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass (75% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen (71% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Window
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.022% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (25% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust system (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Driver's door (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Door condition (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0056% fail on Catch
      • 0.57% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (57% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (57% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.056% fail on Prop shafts (55% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Joints
    • 0.37% fail on Fuel system (40% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (69% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on System (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0056% fail on Hose
    • 0.14% fail on Seats
      • 0.084% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.061% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.095% fail on Body
      • 0.089% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0056% fail on Panel
    • 0.056% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.011% fail on Bracket
    • 0.033% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.033% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.028% fail on Undertray
    • 0.011% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0056% fail on Safety device
      • 0.0056% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.011% fail on Passenger compartment (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0056% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0056% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0056% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.0056% fail on Load security
      • 0.0056% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0056% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 7.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (34% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (35% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Spark ignition (24% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (18% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.97% fail on Emissions not tested (77% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.011% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.011% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0056% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.039% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 2.6% fail on Compression ignition (60% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (91% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (71% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.022% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.017% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0056% fail on Oxygen sensor
    • 0.46% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.35% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.072% fail on Other leaks (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.022% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.011% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.011% fail on Undertray
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (57% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Steering linkage components (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Track rod end (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.033% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.017% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
        • 0.011% fail on Steering linkage
        • 0.0056% fail on Steering component
      • 0.0056% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.28% fail on Steering gear (36% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Steering rack (41% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Operation
    • 0.23% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Other components (91% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Operation
      • 0.039% fail on Rams (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play (73% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack (77% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Steering column (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.011% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0056% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0056% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.97% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (37% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (24% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Seat belts (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Condition (41% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Requirements
      • 0.033% fail on Prescribed areas (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment
    • 0.022% fail on Airbags
      • 0.022% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.70% fail on Identification of the vehicle (31% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plates (31% worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.47% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.40% fail on Attachment
    • 0.072% 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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