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AJ04 WBA

2004 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

111,768 mi
Last recorded111,768 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vectra85,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 WBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 111,768 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 103,923 miles

BOTH REAR SILENCERS CORRODED NOT EXPECTED TO LAST , OFFSIDE REAR JOINING PIPE BROKEN,

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

Offside Front Inner TIE ROD .

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 103,910 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR SILENCERS CORRODED NOT EXPECTED TO LAST , OFFSIDE REAR JOINING PIPE BROKEN,

Offside Front Inner TIE ROD .

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

SLIGHT BIND TO OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE AFTER USE .

Pass 1 Mar 2021 99,056 miles

Offside Front Inner TIE ROD SLIGHT PLAY.

Pass 2 Mar 2020 97,634 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tie rod slight play.

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 92,330 miles

CORROSION PRESENT IN FRONT SUB FRAME.

Fail 25 Feb 2019 92,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 87,925 miles

Rear BOTH TYRES INNER EDGES UNEVEN WEAR.

Fail 8 Mar 2018 87,913 miles

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

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

Rear BOTH TYRES INNER EDGES UNEVEN WEAR.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 84,395 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,286 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 80,285 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 76,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 76,581 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,059 miles

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

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

rear silencer poor condition,

slight movement at nearside front inner arm,

Fail 11 Mar 2014 73,059 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

rear silencer poor condition,

slight movement at nearside front inner arm,

Pass 14 Mar 2013 70,476 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 70,400 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 66,980 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,233 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 57,198 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 57,198 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,058 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 35,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 35,666 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 30,068 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AJ04 WBA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,959cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AJ04 WBA, 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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AJ04 WBA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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