Vauxhall Vectra
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 14 years from 59,678 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
59,678
Best Year
2000 (75%)
Years Covered
14
About the Vauxhall Vectra
The Vauxhall Vectra has been tested 59,678 times in 2026 MOT data across 14 model years (1996 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 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 2000 model is the most reliable with a 75% pass rate from 656 tests. The 1996 model has the lowest at 67%. The 8 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The VAUXHALL VECTRA has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 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, current fuel prices, 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 |
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