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A20 OAS

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

101,277 mi
Last recorded101,277 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 OAS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2020 101,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rigid section of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 88,724 miles

coolant leak from engine dripping from gearbox area

Fail 26 Jul 2019 88,724 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

coolant leak from engine dripping from gearbox area

Pass 27 Jul 2018 81,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 81,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 72,728 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 27 Jul 2017 72,728 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 63,269 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,079 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 61,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,784 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 60,784 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2014 55,721 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,188 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 51,188 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,002 miles

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed due to kerbing

offside front tyre has slight bulge on inner tread/sidewall area

rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 23 Feb 2011 37,110 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 37,110 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 29,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 29,451 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 23,212 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 14,633 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva?

Based on 2,820,552 MOT tests across 186,055 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,593
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
186,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,414
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45,385
coil spring broken 39,596
Stop lamp not working 39,031
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A20 OAS is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 61,168 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Meriva fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 OAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A20 OAS is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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