Vauxhall Vectra (2006)

41,721 real MOT outcomes analysed • 70.5% first-time pass rate

2006 Vauxhall Vectra

CarHunch analysed 41,721 real MOT records for the 2006 Vauxhall Vectra. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2006 Vauxhall Vectra passes its MOT first time in only 70.5% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly 38% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a serious concern for any buyer. Petrol and diesel versions perform nearly identically, both struggling with similar pass rates around 70%.

These Vectras are averaging close to 90,000 miles, which is reasonable for their age, but they're racking up an average of 4.5 failures and nearly 20 advisories per test, indicating aging components under real stress. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the brake system, suspension, and electrics—the high failure count suggests these areas wear faster than average on this generation.

Below average reliability 9.5% below UK average
70.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
98,231
typical mileage
79,034–119,892 middle half
37.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
4.48
avg MOT failures per car
over 14.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2006 Vauxhall Vectra

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.
  • ⚠️ 37.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 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 (51%) 21,319 71% 4.12
Petrol (49%) 20,353 70% 4.87
LPG (0%) 42 71.6% 4.07
Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) 3 84.9% 3
Other (0%) 2 85% 1.5
Diesel (0%) 1 66.7% 1
Electric (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Vauxhall Vectra 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.

79,034
low mileage
98,231
typical
119,892
high mileage

Half of all 2006 Vauxhall Vectra vehicles fall between 79,034 and 119,892 miles.

2006 Vauxhall Vectra — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 3,088 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (9% of peak).

35,617 3,088 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

14.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
4.48
Avg failures per vehicle
19.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2006 Vauxhall Vectra

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 88.8%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 85.7%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 68.6%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 67.2%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 39.4%
    Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • 32.1%
    Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • 31.9%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 31.5%
    Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006. Counts include advisories and failures.

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