Vauxhall Vectra: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 15.6% of Vauxhall Vectra MOT tests — 42,736 tests out of 274,125. It shows up most on 2004 and 2005 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 799 | 12.0% |
| 1998 | 1,426 | 10.3% |
| 1999 | 2,235 | 12.6% |
| 2000 | 3,414 | 11.7% |
| 2001 | 5,110 | 13.1% |
| 2002 | 5,325 | 13.5% |
| 2003 | 7,216 | 15.9% |
| 2004 | 13,165 | 16.2% |
| 2005 | 21,529 | 16.2% |
| 2006 | 43,035 | 15.4% |
| 2007 | 73,901 | 15.9% |
| 2008 | 82,490 | 15.8% |
| 2009 | 14,035 | 15.6% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.