Vauxhall Monaro
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 743 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
86%
Total Tests
743
Highest Pass Rate
2006 (92%)
Years Covered
4
About the Vauxhall Monaro
The Vauxhall Monaro was MOT tested 743 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2004 to 2007), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2006 model has the highest pass rate at 92% from 230 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 82%. The 10 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer Vauxhall Monaros pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 7 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2004) averages 88,110 miles, while the newest (2007) averages 59,933 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Vauxhall Monaro by Year
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Questions about the Vauxhall Monaro
Is the Vauxhall Monaro reliable?
Across its 4 model years in our data (2004 to 2007), the Vauxhall Monaro averages an 86% MOT pass rate, from 743 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2006 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 92%.
Which year Vauxhall Monaro has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2006 Vauxhall Monaro has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2004 model has the lowest at 82%, a 10 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Vauxhall Monaros more reliable?
Newer Vauxhall Monaros pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 7 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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