Vauxhall Vectra reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Vauxhall Vectra is a large family car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 98 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 275 of 442, and 45.7% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is coil spring (6.7% of tests).
Ranked 275 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 14 of 16 large family cars
In 2024, 27,080 Vauxhall Vectras aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 45.7% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Vauxhall Vectra is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
45.7%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
7,200
Typical age at test: 16 years
Vauxhall Vectra MOT failure rate by age
Most common Vauxhall Vectra MOT faults
- Coil spring: fractured or broken6.7% of tests
- Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.4% of tests
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.1% of tests
- Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.6% of tests
- Position lamp: not working4.3% of tests
- Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.0% of tests
What the Vauxhall Vectra fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 19.6% | About average |
| Lights and electrics | 19.4% | ▼ 12% less often |
| Brakes | 18.6% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Body and structure | 8.9% | About average |
| Tyres | 8.5% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 8.3% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Visibility | 8.1% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Steering | 1.6% | ▼ 61% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.9% | ▼ 65% less often |
| Wheels | 0.6% | About average |
What MPG does the Vauxhall Vectra do?
Official economy for the Vauxhall Vectra ranges from 26.4 to 50.4mpg across the 23 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2004). A typical petrol version manages 32.8mpg and a typical diesel 47.1mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Vauxhall Vectra?
Any Vauxhall Vectra first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Vauxhall Vectra registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £275 to £790 a year.
Work out tax for a specific carVauxhall Vectra specs and running costs
Official figures for 23 versions sold in the UK between 2004 and 2004.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
26.4–50.4 mpg
CO2
151–257 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vectra 2.0 DTI 16v Elegance/Club/Elite/LS/SXI 4/5 Door Saloon/Hatchback From VIN: W0L0ZCF6931000000/W0L0ZCF6838000000M5 · listed 2004 | Diesel | 47.9 mpg | 159g | £275 |
| Vectra 2.2 DTI 16v Elegance/Elite/LS/SXI 4/5 Door Saloon/Hatchback From VIN: W0L0ZCF6931077952/W0L0ZCF6838056497A5 · listed 2004 | Diesel | 38.2 mpg | 199g | £410 |
| Vectra 2.2 DTI 16v Elegance/Elite/LS/SXI/SRI 4/5 Door Saloon/Hatchback From VIN: W0L0ZCF6931000000/W0L0ZCF6838000000M5 · listed 2004 | Diesel | 43.5 mpg | 176g | £360 |
| Vectra 2.2 DTI 16v Elegance/Elite/LS/SXI/SRI 4/5 Door Saloon/Hatchback From VIN: W0L0ZCF6931077952/W0L0ZCF6838056497M5 · listed 2004 | Diesel | 47.1 mpg | 161g | £275 |
| Vectra 2.2 DTI 16v SRI 5 Door Hatchback From VIN: /W0L0ZCF6838056497A5 · listed 2004 | Diesel | 38.2 mpg | 199g | £410 |
| Vectra 2.0 DTI 16v Elegance/Club/Elite/LS/SXI 4/5 Door Saloon/Hatchback From VIN: W0L0ZCF6931077952/W0L0ZCF6838056497M5 · listed 2004 | Diesel | 50.4 mpg | 151g | £275 |
| Vectra 2.0 16v Club 5 Door Hatchback From VIN: W0L0ZCF6838000000M5 · listed 2004 | Diesel | 47.9 mpg | 159g | £275 |
| Vectra 2.2 DTI 16v Elegance/Elite/LS/SXI/SRI 4/5 Door Saloon/Hatchback From VIN: W0L0ZCF6931000000/W0L0ZCF6838000000A5 · listed 2004 | Diesel | 36.7 mpg | 208g | £445 |
| Vectra 1.8 16v Elegance/Club/LS/Elite 4/5 Door Saloon/Hatchback From VIN: W0L0ZCF6931000000/W0L0ZCF6838000000M5 · listed 2004 | Petrol | 36.7 mpg | 184g | £360 |
| Vectra 1.8 16v SXI/SRI 4/5 Door Saloon/Hatchback From VIN: W0L0ZCF6931000000/W0L0ZCF6838000000M5 · listed 2004 | Petrol | 35.8 mpg | 190g | £410 |
| Vectra 1.8 16v SXI/SRI 4/5 Door Saloon/Hatchback From VIN: W0L0ZCF6931077952/W0L0ZCF6838056497M5 · listed 2004 | Petrol | 37.2 mpg | 182g | £360 |
| Vectra 1.8 16v Elegance/Club/LS/Elite 4/5 Door Saloon/Hatchback From VIN: W0L0ZCF6931077952/W0L0ZCF6838056497M5 · listed 2004 | Petrol | 38.2 mpg | 177g | £360 |
| Vectra 2.2 16v SRI 5 Door Hatchback From VIN: W0L0ZCF6838056497M5 · listed 2004 | Petrol | 34.3 mpg | 197g | £410 |
| Vectra 3.2 V6 Elite/GSI 4/5 Door Saloon/Hatchback From VIN: W0L0ZCF6931000000/W0L0ZCF6838000000M5 · listed 2004 | Petrol | 28 mpg | 243g | £445 |
| Vectra 2.2 16v Elegance/Elite/LS/SXI/SRI 4/5 Door Saloon/Hatchback From VIN: W0L0ZCF6931000000/W0L0ZCF6838000000M5 · listed 2004 | Petrol | 32.8 mpg | 206g | £445 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 23 versions.
What a Vauxhall Vectra costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 32.8mpg…
- diesel, typical official 47.1mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Vauxhall Vectra reliable?
Its MOT record is about average: the Vauxhall Vectra is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 98 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Vauxhall Vectra?
The most common MOT fault is “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, found in 6.7% of tests. It fails on brakes more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Vauxhall Vectra do?
Official economy for the Vauxhall Vectra ranges from 26.4 to 50.4mpg across the 23 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2004). A typical petrol version manages 32.8mpg and a typical diesel 47.1mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Vauxhall Vectra?
Any Vauxhall Vectra first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Vauxhall Vectra registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £275 to £790 a year.
›How many Vauxhall Vectras fail their MOT?
45.7% of Vauxhall Vectras aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Vauxhall Vectra combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.