Vauxhall Vectra
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 14 model years from 59,678 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
59,678
Highest Pass Rate
2000 (75%)
Years Covered
14
About the Vauxhall Vectra
The Vauxhall Vectra was MOT tested 59,678 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 14 model years (1996 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2000 model has the highest pass rate at 75% from 656 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 68%. The 7 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
The Vauxhall Vectra has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 86,421 miles, while the newest (2009) averages 117,617 miles.
Compared to the Vauxhall brand average of 84%, the Vectra is 13 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Vauxhall models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
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 Vectra by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 71% | 3,408 | 117,617 mi | |
| 2008 | 70% | 18,793 | 117,989 mi | |
| 2007 | 71% | 16,124 | 121,476 mi | |
| 2006 | 72% | 8,767 | 121,234 mi | |
| 2005 | 69% | 4,303 | 121,677 mi | |
| 2004 | 68% | 2,420 | 119,713 mi | |
| 2003 | 70% | 1,288 | 109,896 mi | |
| 2002 | 74% | 1,056 | 110,589 mi | |
| 2001 | 73% | 1,098 | 100,719 mi | |
| 2000 | 75% | 656 | 101,398 mi | |
| 1999 | 73% | 790 | 110,725 mi | |
| 1998 | 70% | 570 | 96,607 mi | |
| 1997 | 72% | 327 | 108,173 mi | |
| 1996 | 67% | 78 | 86,421 mi |
Questions about the Vauxhall Vectra
Is the Vauxhall Vectra reliable?
Across its 14 model years in our data (1996 to 2009), the Vauxhall Vectra averages a 71% MOT pass rate, from 59,678 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2000 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 75%.
Which year Vauxhall Vectra has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2000 Vauxhall Vectra has the highest MOT pass rate at 75%, while the 2004 model has the lowest at 68%, a 7 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Vauxhall Vectras more reliable?
The Vauxhall Vectra has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
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