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AF06 SVJ

2006 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,846 mi
Last recorded167,846 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vectra85,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 SVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 167,846 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 167,846 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 167,846 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2015 157,425 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

oil residue under engine area

Pass 23 Sep 2014 145,028 miles

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

nearside steering rack shows signs of fluid leak

offside rear stop lamp not as bright as remaining stop lamps

oil leak from engine area

Fail 19 Sep 2014 144,957 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside steering rack shows signs of fluid leak

offside rear stop lamp not as bright as remaining stop lamps

oil leak from engine area

Pass 9 Aug 2013 135,660 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust support hangers rotten/disconnected

n/s front coil has been replaced with a used part

o/s front shock absorber - used/cleaned up part fitted

o/s n/s rear tyres nearing limit

Fail 3 Aug 2013 135,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust support hangers rotten/disconnected

o/s n/s rear tyres nearing limit

Pass 3 May 2012 126,284 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

nearside front sidelight dim

Fail 1 May 2012 126,210 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres on limit

nearside front side light dim

Pass 22 Mar 2011 115,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 108,070 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 106,893 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 91,914 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 91,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AF06 SVJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 85,288 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 AF06 SVJ, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF06 SVJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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