Vauxhall Unclassified
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 12 years from 759 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
74%
Total Tests
759
Best Year
2017 (91%)
Years Covered
12
About the Vauxhall Unclassified
The Vauxhall Unclassified has been tested 759 times in 2026 MOT data across 12 model years (2005 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2017 model is the most reliable with a 91% pass rate from 58 tests. The 2007 model has the lowest at 65%. With a 26 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer VAUXHALL UNCLASSIFIEDs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 10 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 105,003 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 33,958 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Vauxhall brand average of 84%, the Unclassified is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Vauxhall models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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