Vauxhall Auto se vs Vauxhall Vectra: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Vauxhall Auto se
68%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Vauxhall Vectra
67%
MOT pass rate · 740,983 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Auto se (68%) and Vauxhall Vectra (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Vauxhall Auto se | Vauxhall Vectra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 32% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.1 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 66,494 mi | 126,456 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 740,983 |
Most common faults
Vauxhall Auto se
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Vauxhall Vectra
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Auto se (68%) and Vauxhall Vectra (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Vauxhall Auto se report Full Vauxhall Vectra report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.