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AK04 RPU

2004 Vauxhall Vectra

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,190 mi
Last recorded99,190 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vectra85,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 RPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 99,190 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 99,190 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 94,804 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 88,211 miles

nearside wiper blade split

offside and nearside rear inner brake pads wearing low

offside front and rear tyres wearing low

Fail 2 Aug 2014 88,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,930 miles

offside rear tyre lightly cracked

Fail 31 Jul 2013 78,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear tyre lightly cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2012 69,047 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 69,029 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 61,779 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 61,770 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 56,994 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 54,564 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 54,564 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to check areas underside of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to undertray

Pass 25 Mar 2008 47,976 miles

unable to check areas underside of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to undertray

Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,848 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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AK04 RPU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RPU, 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 RPU registered?

AK04 RPU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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