MOT reliability
Vauxhall Opel
19 vehicles · 177 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 19 Vauxhall Opel vehicles and 177 completed MOT tests, the Vauxhall Opel has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 127,756 miles.
19
Vehicles
177
MOT tests
6,951
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Vauxhall Opel problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Vauxhall Opel MOT tests:
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Other90%
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Brakes10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Steering3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Visibility1%
Vauxhall Opel pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 12 | 75% |
| 6 | 11 | 73% |
| 7 | 13 | 77% |
| 8 | 12 | 83% |
| 9 | 21 | 62% |
| 10 | 12 | 83% |
| 11 | 10 | 80% |
| 12 | 18 | 67% |
| 13 | 15 | 60% |
| 14 | 9 | 78% |
| 15 | 7 | 71% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 5 | 60% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11), Diesel (8)
Most common Vauxhall Opel MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Vauxhall Opel MOT tests:
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (10 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (10 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) (5 times)
- Oil leak (5 times)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (3 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
Vauxhall Opel pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 226,400 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 169,680 |
| 2003 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 352,399 |
| 2002 | 3 | 30 | 67% | 90,440 |
| 2001 | 5 | 67 | 73% | 104,958 |
| 2000 | 2 | 37 | 73% | 87,804 |
| 1999 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 79,644 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 187,023 |
| 1997 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 121,801 |
| 1994 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 114,484 |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 62,955 |
Vauxhall Opel reliability FAQ
Across 19 Vauxhall Opel vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Vauxhall Opel MOT issues are:
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c).
The typical Vauxhall Opel in our data has covered around
127,756 miles.
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