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Vauxhall Vectra MOT Results

Registered in 2009
53.2% pass rate
from 2,983 tests in 2021
(25% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Vectra is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (51% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 11% fail on Springs (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 11% fail on Coil springs (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 11% fail on Coil spring (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.034% fail on Anchor bracket
    • 9.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (91% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (97% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage
      • 0.034% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.034% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.0% fail on Suspension arms (36% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (46% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.97% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.91% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.23% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.23% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.10% fail on Axles
      • 0.10% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.10% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.10% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.034% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint
  • 16% fail on Brakes (86% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Brake performance (63% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (87% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (96% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.034% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.034% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.034% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.84% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.034% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.70% fail on Brake performance not tested (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (44% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (54% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads (52% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.10% fail on Cable
        • 0.034% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (66% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (93% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.44% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Brake fluid (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.37% fail on Flexible brake hoses (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.17% fail on Lever
    • 0.067% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.034% fail on Operation
      • 0.034% fail on Leaks
    • 0.034% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.034% fail on Other components
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps (28% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp (34% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators (56% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type (56% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Side repeaters (86% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (35% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp (45% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.27% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
      • 0.034% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.034% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.034% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.034% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.8% fail on Tyres (26% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth (26% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Condition (34% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 7.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (74% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 2.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.80% fail on Catalyst emissions (40% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.067% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.034% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.034% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.47% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.034% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.10% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.10% fail on Undertray (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 6.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (46% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission
      • 1.5% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.5% fail on Joints
        • 0.034% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.034% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.94% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Driver's door (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.37% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.27% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.10% fail on System (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.10% fail on Seats
      • 0.067% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.034% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.034% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.034% fail on Body
      • 0.034% fail on Other body component
    • 0.034% fail on Load security
      • 0.034% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.034% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.034% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.034% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.034% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.034% fail on Undertray
  • 6.7% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers (64% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.23% fail on View to rear
      • 0.23% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.034% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.034% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.4% fail on Steering (42% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Steering linkage components (58% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Track rod end (64% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.034% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.30% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.067% fail on Operation (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Power steering
      • 0.10% fail on Operation
      • 0.10% fail on Other components
      • 0.067% fail on Rams (14 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Steering play
      • 0.10% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.87% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.54% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.30% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
      • 0.067% fail on Requirements
      • 0.034% fail on Attachment
    • 0.034% fail on Airbags
      • 0.034% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.50% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.47% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
    • 0.20% fail on Condition
    • 0.034% fail on Hubs

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