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AJ57 AYY

2007 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,243 mi
Last recorded131,243 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Vectra84,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 AYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 131,243 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 125,993 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 123,712 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 116,635 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 114,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2021 114,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 110,003 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 108,504 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 105,832 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 105,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 102,127 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 99,876 miles

middle exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 92,039 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 92,038 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 82,759 miles

Both rear shocks has very little damping affect.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 71,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust front flexible pipie in poor condition

n/s/f wiper has slight split

o/s + n/s front tyres worn on inner edges and also slightly perished

Pass 7 Oct 2013 71,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust front flexible pipie in poor condition

n/s/f wiper has slight split

o/s + n/s front tyres worn on inner edges and also slightly perished

Pass 8 Oct 2012 61,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,812 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AJ57 AYY is a 2007 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 84,501 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ57 AYY, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ57 AYY registered?

AJ57 AYY is a 2007 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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