Vauxhall Vectra vs Vauxhall Zafirra: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Vauxhall Vectra
67%
MOT pass rate · 740,983 vehicles
Vauxhall Zafirra
72%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Vectra (67%) and Vauxhall Zafirra (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Vauxhall Vectra | Vauxhall Zafirra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 72% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 28% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 2.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 126,456 mi | 118,052 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 740,983 | 2 |
Most common faults
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)
Vauxhall Zafirra
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Cut in inner side wall of o/s/f tyre, but not down to cords
- Engine oil leak.
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Vectra (67%) and Vauxhall Zafirra (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.