Vauxhall Vectra Club 16v MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 2,496 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 47.8%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Vauxhall Vectra Club 16v MOT Reliability Overview
The Vauxhall Vectra Club 16v is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 2,496 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 4 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 52.2% and a failure rate of 47.8%, which is below the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Vauxhall Vectra Club 16v earns a "Poor" reliability rating. The average Vauxhall Vectra Club 16v presents for MOT with approximately 81,533 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2005 models achieve the highest pass rate at 53.1%, while 2006 models have the lowest at 49.3%. This 3.8 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Vauxhall Vectra Club 16v is Suspension, affecting 49.5% of all tests. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. The second most common issue is Brakes at 44.1%. Tyres rounds out the top three at 26.8%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Best Year to Buy
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Vauxhall Vectra Club 16v. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 4 to 12 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Vauxhall Vectra Club 16v shows a relatively stable failure rate after warranty — the change of 0% is negligible. Peak failure occurs at age 12 (57.7% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 59.0% | 1,472 |
| 2 | Brakes | 50.4% | 1,258 |
| 3 | Tyres | 32.9% | 822 |
| 4 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 29.0% | 723 |
| 5 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 14.5% | 362 |
| 6 | Driver's View Of The Road | 12.3% | 306 |
| 7 | Steering | 11.3% | 281 |
| 8 | Non-component Advisories | 3.1% | 78 |
| 9 | Registration Plates And Vin | 2.4% | 59 |
| 10 | Road Wheels | 1.6% | 40 |
| 11 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 1.2% | 30 |
| 12 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 0.9% | 22 |
| 13 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 0.6% | 15 |
| 14 | Body, Structure And General Items | 0.6% | 14 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 81,533 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 7.23 | 59.0% | 1,472 |
| Brakes | 6.18 | 50.4% | 1,258 |
| Tyres | 4.04 | 32.9% | 822 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 3.55 | 29.0% | 723 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 1.78 | 14.5% | 362 |
| Visibility | 1.50 | 12.3% | 306 |
| Steering | 1.38 | 11.3% | 281 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.38 | 3.1% | 78 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 0.29 | 2.4% | 59 |
| Wheels | 0.20 | 1.6% | 40 |
| Body & Structure | 0.18 | 1.5% | 36 |
| Seat Belts | 0.15 | 1.2% | 30 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.07 | 0.6% | 15 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Vauxhall Vectra Club 16v has 81,533 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Vauxhall Vectra Club 16v has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 5.86% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Vauxhall Vectra Club 16v MOT Data
The Vauxhall Vectra Club 16v is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 2,496 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 4 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 52.2% and a failure rate of 47.8%, which is below the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Vauxhall Vectra Club 16v owners, these results suggest above-average failure risk — thorough pre-MOT checks are recommended. Focus your pre-MOT checks on suspension and brakes for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Vectra Club 16v is likely to perform.
Suspension — 49.5% of failures
Suspension issues account for 49.5% of MOT failures on the Vauxhall Vectra Club 16v. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Brakes — 44.1% of failures
Brakes issues account for 44.1% of MOT failures on the Vauxhall Vectra Club 16v. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Tyres — 26.8% of failures
Tyres issues account for 26.8% of MOT failures on the Vauxhall Vectra Club 16v. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Vectra Club 16v?
Based on 2,496 MOT tests in our database, the Vauxhall Vectra Club 16v has an overall pass rate of 52.2% (47.8% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Vectra Club 16v?
The top 3 reasons a Vauxhall Vectra Club 16v fails its MOT are: 1. Suspension (49.5%), 2. Brakes (44.1%), 3. Tyres (26.8%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Vauxhall Vectra Club 16v reliable?
With a 47.8% MOT failure rate, the Vectra Club 16v is less reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Vauxhall Vectra Club 16v?
Based on failure data, focus on: Suspension (49.5%); Brakes (44.1%); Tyres (26.8%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.