2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Vauxhall Vectra MOT pass rate and common faults

2,049 MOT tests in 2024. 52.8% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time52.8%
Failed or needed repairs47.2%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,049 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.6%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.4%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.7%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    110 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes35.3%
  2. Lights & electrics33.7%
  3. Suspension26.9%
  4. Body & chassis12.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks11.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.7%
  7. Tyres8.8%
  8. Steering3.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)17.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.2%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.6%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.7%

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 2005 Vauxhall Vectra?

In 2024, 52.8% of 2005 Vauxhall Vectra cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,049 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra?

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

Is the 2005 Vauxhall Vectra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).