Vauxhall Vectra Sri Cdti (2004)
2004 Vauxhall Vectra Sri Cdti
CarHunch analysed 128 real MOT records for the 2004 Vauxhall Vectra Sri Cdti. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2004 Vectra SRI CDTi is a significant reliability concern: only 35% pass MOT first time against the UK average of 80%, and the median CarHunch score of 25 is well below acceptable. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so you won't face catastrophic safety issues—but routine failures are clearly the norm.
At nearly 150,000 miles, these examples have covered typical mileage for their age, yet they're still accumulating 0.48 failures per test, suggesting the diesel engine and transmission are genuinely wearing out rather than suffering from low-use neglect. If you're considering this model, factor in repeated MOT visits and repair costs as a running expense, and always get a pre-purchase inspection from a diesel specialist.
What to check before buying a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra Sri Cdti
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Vauxhall Vectra Sri Cdti 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 2004 Vauxhall Vectra Sri Cdti vehicles fall between 120,209 and 175,072 miles.
2004 Vauxhall Vectra Sri Cdti — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (22% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2022.
MOT History Averages
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