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AK04 BAA

2004 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,026 mi
Last recorded177,026 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vectra85,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 BAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 177,026 miles

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

brake pad wear warning lamp on

n/s headlamp secured with tape

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 20 Aug 2013 176,915 miles

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

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

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pad wear warning lamp on

n/s headlamp secured with tape

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 24 Aug 2012 165,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 165,146 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 128,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 128,204 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 104,472 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 87,402 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 87,402 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 73,801 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 73,801 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 64,131 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 38,306 miles

*very strong advise* †both rear tyres 2mm!!!!

slight play in steering rack

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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AK04 BAA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AK04 BAA, 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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What year was AK04 BAA registered?

AK04 BAA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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