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AK04 BEU

2004 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,734 mi
Last recorded187,734 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vectra85,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 BEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 187,734 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 180,125 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 169,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade not clearing the screen

Fail 26 Mar 2014 169,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade not clearing the screen

Pass 12 Apr 2013 163,496 miles

Oil leak

front no plate deteriorated

front tyres wearing low

rear inner brake pad 2/3 worn

Pass 13 Apr 2012 146,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 146,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 131,902 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 131,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 110,517 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 91,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 91,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,144 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre has cut in tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 52,684 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2007 52,657 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 BEU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AK04 BEU, 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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AK04 BEU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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