2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Vauxhall Vectra MOT pass rate and common faults

4,395 MOT tests in 2024. 55.5% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time55.5%
Failed or needed repairs44.5%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,395 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.5%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.7%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.4%
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.9%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    278 marked dangerous
  7. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    184 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes32.4%
  2. Lights & electrics28.9%
  3. Suspension23.2%
  4. Tyres9.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.6%
  6. Body & chassis9.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.8%
  8. Steering1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.3%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.4%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2006 Vauxhall Vectra?

In 2024, 55.5% of 2006 Vauxhall Vectra cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,395 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Vauxhall Vectra?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; coil spring: fractured or broken; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Vauxhall Vectra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).