Opel Vectra MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Opel Vectra. Check any Vectra by registration number below.

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88.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.3%

vs Opel Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Opel Vectra — MOT Reliability Overview

The Opel Vectra has an average MOT pass rate of 88.6%, which is 3.3 percentage points below the Opel brand average of 91.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Vectra is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the Vectra is around 159,938 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Vectra, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Opel Vectra, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Opel Vectra performs at MOT across different model years.

2010

Based on 56 vehicles

92.9%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

2009

Based on 192 vehicles

95.3%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 5yr

149k mi

Mileage at 10yr

189k mi

2008

Based on 1,287 vehicles

92.0%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 3yr

153k mi

Mileage at 5yr

160k mi

Mileage at 10yr

204k mi

2007

Based on 1,582 vehicles

93.7%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 3yr

131k mi

Mileage at 5yr

133k mi

Mileage at 10yr

206k mi

2006

Based on 2,348 vehicles

92.8%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 3yr

135k mi

Mileage at 5yr

142k mi

Mileage at 10yr

204k mi

2005

Based on 3,193 vehicles

92.4%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 3yr

120k mi

Mileage at 5yr

134k mi

Mileage at 10yr

208k mi

2004

Based on 5,149 vehicles

92.4%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 5yr

145k mi

Mileage at 10yr

199k mi

2003

Based on 6,499 vehicles

90.6%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 5yr

151k mi

Mileage at 10yr

187k mi

2002

Based on 5,857 vehicles

90.5%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

187k mi

2001

Based on 4,713 vehicles

89.4%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

178k mi

2000

Based on 6,712 vehicles

89.5%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

177k mi

1999

Based on 10,251 vehicles

88.8%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

171k mi

1998

Based on 12,795 vehicles

88.8%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

172k mi

1997

Based on 14,852 vehicles

89.0%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

1996

Based on 13,623 vehicles

88.6%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

1995

Based on 5,085 vehicles

86.1%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

1994

Based on 2,795 vehicles

84.8%Good

Opel average: 91.9%

1993

Based on 1,756 vehicles

84.5%Good

Opel average: 91.9%

1992

Based on 1,741 vehicles

86.2%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

1991

Based on 1,425 vehicles

85.3%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

1990

Based on 1,262 vehicles

82.8%Good

Opel average: 91.9%

0

Based on 22 vehicles

72.7%Average

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 5yr

113k mi

Typical Mileage — Opel Vectra

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2008 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Vectra.

At 3 Years

152,886

miles

At 5 Years

159,938

miles

At 10 Years

204,211

miles

Other Opel Models

Compare MOT reliability across Opel models.

Opel Astra 1.4 (p-j)

92.1% pass rate

Opel Corsa - E(s-d)

99.4% pass rate

Opel Meriva

96.7% pass rate

Opel Corsa-e

97.6% pass rate

Opel Mokka-x

99.6% pass rate

Opel Astra 1.6 (p-j)

96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Opel Vectra

Opel Vectra — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Opel Vectra MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Opel Vectra?

The average MOT pass rate for the Opel Vectra is 88.6% compared to the Opel average of 91.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Opel Vectra?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Opel Vectra reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 88.6%, the Opel Vectra is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Opel Vectra?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Opel Vectra?

Typical mileage for the Opel Vectra: 148,850 miles at 5 years, 189,142 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Vectra to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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