2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Vauxhall Vectra MOT pass rate and common faults

7,977 MOT tests in 2024. 54.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time54.2%
Failed or needed repairs45.8%
Typical mileage at test116,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,977 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.9%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.9%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.4%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.8%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.8%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    368 marked dangerous
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    451 marked dangerous
  10. Position lamp: not working3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes32.3%
  2. Lights & electrics27.9%
  3. Suspension25.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.8%
  5. Body & chassis9.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.7%
  7. Tyres9.5%
  8. Steering1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.2%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.6%

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 2007 Vauxhall Vectra?

In 2024, 54.2% of 2007 Vauxhall Vectra cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,977 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Vauxhall Vectra?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 Vauxhall Vectra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).