Is the Vauxhall Vectra ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 38,789 MOT tests, around 48% of Vauxhall Vectras still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 39% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 14%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 64% petrol, 36% diesel. Petrol Vectras are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged. Diesel Vectras in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 48%
- Likely charged
- 39%
- Depends on the car
- 14%
- MOT tests analysed
- 38,789
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Vectra ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Vectras of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Likely compliant713 tested | Likely charged1,357 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant7,320 tested | Likely charged4,541 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant6,474 tested | Likely charged3,996 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant3,927 tested | Likely charged2,094 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard1,861 tested | Likely charged1,089 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard1,208 tested | Likely charged520 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard771 tested | Likely charged175 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard683 tested | Likely charged52 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard696 tested | Likely charged42 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged474 tested | Likely charged11 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged329 tested | Likely charged17 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged212 tested | Likely charged11 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged112 tested | Likely charged9 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Vectra
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (64% of Vectras tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Diesel (36% of Vectras tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Vectras fare at the MOT too: see the Vauxhall Vectra MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Vauxhall Vectra for London: what the MOT data shows
The Vauxhall Vectras in this data were first registered between 1997 and 2009. 2008 was the most common year, with 11,871 tests (31% of the total), and half were registered in 2007 or later.
Vectras from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 54% of the time, at an average of 117,674 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 55% of the time with 116,419 miles on average.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Vectras likely to comply are from 2006. 3,927 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 54% of the time and averaged 119,967 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Vectra's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "fractured or broken" (8.4% of tests); lights and electrics: "not working" (6.9%); brakes: "efficiency below requirements" (5.3%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 20.6% of tests.
Overall, 54% of Vectras passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 116,752 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Vauxhall models
About this data
Based on 38,789 first MOT tests of the Vauxhall Vectra carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 38,789 MOT tests say about the Vauxhall Vectra and London's ULEZ.
Is the Vauxhall Vectra ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 48% of Vectras on the road are likely compliant and 39% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Vectra years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Vectras first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Vectra ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Vectras from 2009 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Vectra is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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