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AF05 ODJ

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,215 mi
Last recorded118,215 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ODJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 118,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tail exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2023 118,165 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tail exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2022 112,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear of exhaust corroded

slight play in both front inner tie rods

Fail 15 Jan 2022 112,645 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear of exhaust corroded

slight play in both front inner tie rods

Pass 3 Feb 2021 107,775 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tail silencer corroding

Fail 2 Feb 2021 107,766 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tail silencer corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2019 97,408 miles

Nearside Front play in steering track rod

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak

corrosion on tail exhaust silencer

Fail 18 Jul 2019 97,308 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front play in steering track rod

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak

corrosion on tail exhaust silencer

Pass 19 Jul 2018 88,804 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 88,804 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 76,092 miles

slight play in nearside steering track arm

Offside Front devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2017 76,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in nearside steering track arm

Offside Front devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,768 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

oil leak

play in both inner rack ends

Pass 29 Jul 2015 60,245 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 42,943 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 35,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,543 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 32,269 miles

slight play inner joint of nsf track rod

Pass 6 Apr 2011 28,489 miles

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

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

all four tyres starting to crack/perish within tread pattern

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

slight play in both front track control arms when steering rocked

Pass 12 Apr 2010 24,923 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,921 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 20,921 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 20,868 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,865 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing but not affecting the operation of the belt

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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AF05 ODJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF05 ODJ, 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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AF05 ODJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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