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AJ53 UOT

2004 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,476 mi
Last recorded159,476 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vectra85,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 159,476 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 150,424 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 150,424 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 139,372 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 125,938 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 125,933 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 115,879 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 98,639 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 84,376 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 84,376 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 73,840 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 73,840 miles

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

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

exhaust heat sheild hanging dowwn

front brake discs corroded

small cut in o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2009 62,580 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 61,843 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 51,486 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 51,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nails in both reear tyres

o/s and n/s front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

rear exhaust silencer corroded and weak

Pass 21 Aug 2007 39,858 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 28,498 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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AJ53 UOT is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ53 UOT, 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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AJ53 UOT is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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