Car statistics
How many Vauxhall Vectras are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 22,040 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 17,052 Vauxhall Vectras licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 29,650 declared off the road (SORN). That is 97.1% fewer than the peak of 596,717 in 2007.
Numbers peaked in 2007 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 7,380 |
| 1996 | 86,964 |
| 1997 | 175,771 |
| 1998 | 262,871 |
| 1999 | 331,567 |
| 2000 | 398,293 |
| 2001 | 453,540 |
| 2002 | 498,524 |
| 2003 | 532,135 |
| 2004 | 569,298 |
| 2005 | 591,991 |
| 2006 | 594,743 |
| 2007 | 596,717 |
| 2008 | 579,050 |
| 2009 | 527,697 |
| 2010 | 471,387 |
| 2011 | 410,873 |
| 2012 | 358,121 |
| 2013 | 309,715 |
| 2014 | 264,032 |
| 2015 | 223,948 |
| 2016 | 186,714 |
| 2017 | 150,000 |
| 2018 | 117,929 |
| 2019 | 91,718 |
| 2020 | 71,856 |
| 2021 | 54,530 |
| 2022 | 42,659 |
| 2023 | 33,088 |
| 2024 | 24,757 |
| 2025 | 18,459 |
| 2026 | 17,052 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
6 versions of the Vauxhall Vectra have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Vectra SRI V6 | 73 | 526 |
| Vauxhall Vectra VXR | 289 | 310 |
| Vauxhall Vectra Elite V6 | 138 | 165 |
| Vauxhall Vectra CDX V6 | 41 | 227 |
| Vauxhall Vectra Supertouring | 16 | 124 |
| Vauxhall Vectra SRI T | 22 | 83 |
In 2025, 55.6% of Vauxhall Vectra MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Vauxhall Vectras tested pass 58.6% of the time, so the Vauxhall Vectra does worse than average for its age, by 3.0 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 54.8%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Vauxhall Vectra | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 15–19 years | 54.9% | 58.0% |
| 20+ years | 58.4% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Vauxhall Vectra fails its MOT, appearing on 42.7% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 12.4% of Vauxhall Vectra tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 42.7% |
| Suspension | 42.6% |
| Brakes | 38.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 18.6% |
| Tyres | 18.0% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 18.0% |
| Visibility | 16.5% |
| Steering | 3.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Vauxhall Vectra failed its MOT in 2025 was “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, on 16.6% of 9,788 failed tests. 75.3% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Engine oil leak, but not excessive”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 16.6% |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements Brakes | 11.7% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11.7% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.6% |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded Brakes | 8.5% |
| Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side Brakes | 7.9% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 7.6% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 7.3% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.9% |
| Exhaust system: major leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 6.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 22.6% |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 21.8% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 17.1% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 14.0% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 13.6% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 12.2% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 10.3% |
| Exhaust system: minor leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 9.4% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 8.7% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 8.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
6 years of the Vauxhall Vectra, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2006 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (56.2% passed first time) and the 2004 cars worst (54.9%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | – | 3,732 | 54.9% |
| 2005 | – | 4,270 | 54.7% |
| 2006 | – | 6,210 | 56.2% |
| 2007 | – | 8,958 | 54.9% |
| 2008 | – | 9,113 | 54.0% |
| 2009 | – | 1,565 | 57.0% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Vauxhall Vectra covers 5,030 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 15–19 years | 5,358 |
| 20+ years | 3,722 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Vauxhall Vectras for the first time in Great Britain were highest at 64,588 in 2001, when this data begins. In 2025, 1 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 64,588 |
| ’02 | 53,891 |
| ’03 | 48,541 |
| ’04 | 47,673 |
| ’05 | 44,201 |
| ’06 | 43,538 |
| ’07 | 49,904 |
| ’08 | 42,582 |
| ’09 | 5,759 |
| ’10 | 94 |
| ’11 | 42 |
| ’12 | 85 |
| ’13 | 70 |
| ’14 | 44 |
| ’15 | 8 |
| ’16 | 13 |
| ’17 | 1 |
| ’18 | 1 |
| ’19 | 1 |
| ’20 | 0 |
| ’21 | 1 |
| ’22 | 0 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 1 |
| ’25 | 1 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 19,272 Vauxhall Vectras licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 54.3% have an engine of 1,701cc to 1,800cc, and 34.5% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc. The share with an engine of 1,701cc to 1,800cc has grown from 44.1% in 2014 to 54.3%. Petrols made up 57.2% of those licensed in 2014 and 65.7% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,701cc to 1,800cc 10,469 licensed | 54.3% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 6,656 licensed | 34.5% |
| 2,101cc to 2,200cc 1,109 licensed | 5.8% |
| 2,701cc to 2,800cc 426 licensed | 2.2% |
| Other sizes 612 licensed | 3.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,701–1,800cc | Petrol | 10,428 | 54.1% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 6,363 | 33.0% |
| 2,101–2,200cc | Petrol | 1,052 | 5.5% |
| 2,701–2,800cc | Petrol | 426 | 2.2% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 290 | 1.5% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,701–1,800cc | 1,901–2,000cc | 2,101–2,200cc | 2,701–2,800cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 44.1% | 41.7% | 10.0% | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 44.4% | 42.3% | 9.4% | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 45.1% | 42.7% | 8.6% | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 46.2% | 42.4% | 7.9% | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 47.8% | 41.7% | 7.1% | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 49.2% | 40.8% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 50.5% | 39.8% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 51.6% | 38.7% | 5.9% | 1.3% |
| 2022 | 52.3% | 38.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% |
| 2023 | 53.2% | 36.9% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| 2024 | 53.9% | 35.8% | 5.7% | 1.8% |
| 2025 | 54.3% | 34.5% | 5.8% | 2.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 57.2% | 42.3% |
| 2015 | 56.4% | 43.1% |
| 2016 | 56.1% | 43.5% |
| 2017 | 56.6% | 43.1% |
| 2018 | 57.6% | 42.1% |
| 2019 | 58.6% | 41.1% |
| 2020 | 59.8% | 39.9% |
| 2021 | 61.0% | 38.7% |
| 2022 | 61.8% | 37.9% |
| 2023 | 63.1% | 36.7% |
| 2024 | 64.4% | 35.4% |
| 2025 | 65.7% | 34.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Vauxhall Vectra from 2000, when the data begins, to 2009. On the NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2009), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel and other fuel versions ranges from 21.7 to 50.4 mpg, with CO2 of 151 to 269 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 petrol | 33.6–39.8 | 171–202 | 2000–2003 | Euro 2 to Euro 4 | 6 |
| 1.8 petrol | 32.1–39.2 | 173–211 | 2000–2009 | Euro 2 to Euro 4 | 120 |
| 2.0 petrol | 29.1–33.6 | 202–232 | 2000–2009 | Euro 2 to Euro 4 | 61 |
| 2.2 petrol | 30.1–37.7 | 180–226 | 2001–2009 | Euro 4 | 162 |
| 2.5 petrol | 27.2–28.8 | 236–250 | 2000 | Euro 2 | 7 |
| 2.6 petrol | 26.9–29.1 | 233–252 | 2001–2003 | Euro 3 | 6 |
| 2.8 petrol | 25.2–27.4 | 247–269 | 2006–2009 | Euro 4 | 32 |
| 3.2 petrol | 26.4–28.8 | 235–257 | 2003–2006 | Euro 4 | 50 |
| 1.3 diesel | 43.5 | 176 | 2003 | Euro 3 | 1 |
| 1.9 diesel | 39.2–49.6 | 154–194 | 2005–2009 | Euro 4 | 139 |
| 2.0 diesel | 45.6–50.4 | 151–166 | 2000–2006 | Euro 2 to Euro 3 | 68 |
| 2.2 diesel | 36.7–47.1 | 161–208 | 2001–2005 | Euro 3 | 76 |
| 3.0 diesel | 36.6–40.9 | 186–208 | 2005–2009 | Euro 3 to Euro 4 | 44 |
| 1.8 other fuel | 27.0–29.4 | 155–169 | 2003–2005 | Euro 4 | 5 |
| 2.0 other fuel | 21.7–25.4 | 170–206 | 2000–2001 | Euro 2 | 5 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 9 safety recalls for the Vauxhall Vectra since 1992, the first in 1997. The most recent was launched on 1 December 2025.
All 9 Vauxhall Vectra recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Vauxhall Vectra. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Vectra | 17,052 | −25.8% | 29,650 | 267 | Petrol |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 902,410 | −3.2% | 97,804 | 2 | Petrol |
| Vauxhall Astra | 527,414 | −9.7% | 94,476 | 8 | Petrol |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 304,093 | +4.1% | 3,804 | 22 | Petrol |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 157,793 | −11.4% | 16,368 | 51 | Diesel |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 46,702 Vectra records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 22,040 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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