2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Vauxhall Vectra MOT pass rate and common faults

359 MOT tests in 2024. 59.6% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time59.6%
Failed or needed repairs40.4%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 359 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.1%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.7%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.9%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.1%
  5. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.1%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.8%
  7. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.8%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    12 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  10. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes21.7%
  2. Suspension20.1%
  3. Lights & electrics17.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks14.2%
  5. Body & chassis8.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  7. Tyres4.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded30.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra?

In 2024, 59.6% of 2000 Vauxhall Vectra cars passed their MOT first time, across 359 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2000 Vauxhall Vectra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).