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AF54 LRA

2004 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,025 mi
Last recorded129,025 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vectra85,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 LRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 129,025 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever tight

nearside front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Aug 2018 128,618 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever tight

nearside front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jul 2017 117,415 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 109,345 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 109,345 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 99,618 miles

BOTH REAR FLEXI BRAKE FERRULES CORRODING /. REAR TYRES STARTING TO STEP OUT ON INNER EDGES / CORROSION ON N/S/R SPRING

HEADLIGHTS / SILL COVERS FITTED / CORROSION ON O/S/F BRAKE PIPE / CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S RACK ARM / RAD LEAK

Pass 22 Jul 2014 91,123 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 91,031 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 81,873 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 81,732 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,324 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 23 Jul 2012 73,324 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,333 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 61,333 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,416 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,657 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 25,076 miles

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

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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AF54 LRA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AF54 LRA, 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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AF54 LRA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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