MOT reliability

Vauxhall Sri

Q: Is the Vauxhall Sri reliable?

Across 23 Vauxhall Sri vehicles in our MOT data, 70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about 2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Vauxhall Sri?

The typical Vauxhall Sri in our data has covered around 140,800 miles.

23 vehicles · 279 completed MOT tests analysed

70%

MOT pass rate

Based on 23 Vauxhall Sri vehicles and 279 completed MOT tests, the Vauxhall Sri has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 140,800 miles.

Vehicles

279

MOT tests

7,167

Avg miles / year

2.3

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Vauxhall Sri problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Vauxhall Sri MOT tests:

Other69%
Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
Emissions & nuisance8%
Lamps & electrical7%
Brakes7%
Body & structure4%
Seatbelts & equipment2%
Visibility2%

Vauxhall Sri pass rate by age

How the Vauxhall Sri's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	2	50%
3	17	94%
4	21	76%
5	24	75%
6	25	76%
7	26	73%
8	25	76%
9	28	68%
10	23	65%
11	22	59%
12	25	52%
13	15	60%
14	9	56%
15	5	80%
16	3	67%
17	2	100%
19	2	50%
20	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (17), Diesel (6)

Most common Vauxhall Sri MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Vauxhall Sri MOT tests:

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (25 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (10 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (7 times)
engine management light on (7 times)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (6 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (5 times)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (5 times)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (5 times)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (5 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)

Vauxhall Sri pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2012	5	57	79%	101,343
2011	2	28	71%	90,528
2009	1	10	70%	166,693
2008	2	40	68%	96,158
2007	2	25	76%	83,782
2005	2	28	71%	461,846
2004	2	30	60%	92,446
2003	1	23	57%	146,932
2001	1	26	73%	52,664
1999	2	4	50%	159,200
1997	2	3	67%	164,333
1996	1	5	80%	87,217

Vauxhall Sri reliability FAQ

Across 23 Vauxhall Sri vehicles in our MOT data, 70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about 2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Vauxhall Sri MOT issues are: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)).

The typical Vauxhall Sri in our data has covered around 140,800 miles.

Compare the Vauxhall Sri

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