2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Vauxhall Vectra MOT pass rate and common faults

579 MOT tests in 2024. 60.1% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time60.1%
Failed or needed repairs39.9%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 579 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.8%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.5%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.9%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.6%
  9. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.4%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.2%
  2. Brakes21.1%
  3. Suspension20.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.7%
  5. Body & chassis10.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  7. Tyres6.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2001 Vauxhall Vectra?

In 2024, 60.1% of 2001 Vauxhall Vectra cars passed their MOT first time, across 579 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Vauxhall Vectra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).