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A25 MSD

1997 Vauxhall Vectra

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,295 mi
Last recorded97,295 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Vectra106,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 MSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2025 97,295 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 95,991 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 95,862 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 94,503 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 92,553 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 92,412 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 89,247 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2016 88,105 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,144 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering column top bush

Pass 19 Jul 2014 86,218 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 84,489 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 82,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 81,361 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 2 Jul 2010 78,437 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 77,369 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 77,070 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 76,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear suspension lower bushes slightly worn

Pass 17 Jul 2006 73,395 miles

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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A25 MSD is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 106,503 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A25 MSD, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A25 MSD registered?

A25 MSD is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is A25 MSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 MSD shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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