Vauxhall Vectra Sri Cdti 120 (2007)
2007 Vauxhall Vectra Sri Cdti 120
CarHunch analysed 126 real MOT records for the 2007 Vauxhall Vectra Sri Cdti 120. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Vauxhall Vectra SRI CDTI 120 has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 63.7%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals reliability concerns for a vehicle now 17 years old. The good news is that dangerous defects are not a recurring problem here—none of the 126 vehicles analysed ever recorded one.
At 138,000 miles median, these Vectras have run hard but not exceptionally so for their age, and the average of 1.03 failures per vehicle suggests wear-related issues rather than systemic design flaws. If you're considering one, budget for repairs before the MOT test and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the fuel system, suspension, and brakes—the typical failure points for high-mileage diesel saloons of this era.
What to check before buying a 2007 Vauxhall Vectra Sri Cdti 120
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 123 | 63.5% | 1.01 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (2%) | 3 | 73.3% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Vauxhall Vectra Sri Cdti 120 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Vauxhall Vectra Sri Cdti 120 vehicles fall between 121,619 and 157,715 miles.
2007 Vauxhall Vectra Sri Cdti 120 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (10% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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