Vauxhall Vectra Elegance DTI 16V Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Vauxhall Vectra Elegance DTI 16V car check
Is the Vauxhall Vectra Elegance DTI 16V reliable? We analysed 186 real MOT tests across 105 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Vectra Elegance DTI 16V is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Vectra Elegance DTI 16V.
Vauxhall Vectra Elegance DTI 16V — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Vauxhall Vectra Elegance DTI 16V — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 2171cc
- Power
- 125 BHP
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Silver
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 47.1 mpg
- Urban
- 34.4 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 60.1 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2092
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 161 g/km Band G
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £200
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £110
Vauxhall Vectra Elegance DTI 16V Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Vectra Elegance DTI 16V. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Vectra Elegance DTI 16V Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Vectra Elegance DTI 16V owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Vectra Elegance DTI 16V Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Vectra Elegance DTI 16V MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Vauxhall Vectra Elegance DTI 16V Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Vectra Elegance DTI 16V THIS CAR | 66.1% | 186 | 151,456 mi | — yrs |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 69.7% | 26,893,546 | 58,908 mi | 33 yrs |
| Vauxhall Astra | 71.9% | 25,288,868 | 76,280 mi | 34 yrs |
| Vauxhall Zafira | 71.9% | 8,488,627 | 75,062 mi | 27 yrs |
| Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa | 90.5% | 420 | 6,520 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Vectra Elegance DTI 16V trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Vectra Elegance DTI 16V has an overall MOT pass rate of 66.1% across 186 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Vauxhall Vectra Elegance DTI 16V owner drives around 5,902 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.