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A23 CDT

2004 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,303 mi
Last recorded164,303 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vectra85,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 CDT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 164,303 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front spring rubbing on body and brake pipe

Fail 2 Nov 2024 164,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front spring rubbing on body and brake pipe

Pass 14 Jan 2023 159,842 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 151,166 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 141,779 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 133,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 132,960 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 125,309 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 125,309 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 118,791 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 118,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Central Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 112,771 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT CONDITION

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 112,771 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO BRAKE PIPE LEAKING (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR @ REAR (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT CONDITION

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 106,491 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 97,847 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 90,515 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 90,510 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 82,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 81,986 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 74,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brake pipes corroding

both off side brakes binding slightly

both rear exhaust silencer outer casings corroded

emissions too clean to register on analyzer

Pass 19 Feb 2011 67,470 miles

Nearside rear number plate lamp dim

Fail 19 Feb 2011 67,470 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear number plate lamp dim

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 61,203 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 53,868 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split on edge

o/s number plate light bulb slighly dim

Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,683 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 38,999 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 38,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vectra?

Based on 7,582,833 MOT tests across 740,847 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
7,435
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
740,847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 540,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 415,488
Registration plate lamp not working 211,691
coil spring broken 205,025
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 200,669
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A23 CDT is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 85,452 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 Vectra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 540,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A23 CDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vectra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A23 CDT is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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