MOT reliability
Vauxhall S
2 vehicles · 28 completed MOT tests analysed
61%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Vauxhall S vehicles and 28 completed MOT tests, the Vauxhall S has an overall 61% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 123,208 miles.
2
Vehicles
28
MOT tests
10,142
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Vauxhall S problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Vauxhall S MOT tests:
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Other96%
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Seatbelts & equipment12%
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Brakes8%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Vauxhall S pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 5 | 60% |
| 6 | 4 | 50% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 2 | 0% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1), Petrol (1)
Most common Vauxhall S MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Vauxhall S MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
- Emissions not tested (7.0) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- knocking noise from gearbox area/dual mass flywheel (2 times)
- rear number plate deteriorating (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) (1 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
Vauxhall S pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 28 | 61% | 123,208 |
Vauxhall S reliability FAQ
Across 2 Vauxhall S vehicles in our MOT data,
61% pass the MOT (a 39% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Vauxhall S MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g); Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8); Emissions not tested (7.0).
The typical Vauxhall S in our data has covered around
123,208 miles.
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