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AK05 AKV

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,870 mi
Last recorded134,870 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 AKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 134,870 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 130,349 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside front ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre seat ()

Fail 28 May 2019 130,342 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leak on engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel hose leaking in engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside front ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre seat ()

Pass 30 May 2018 126,817 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2017 121,199 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2017 121,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 118,736 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s and n/s rack ends.

Fail 6 May 2016 118,736 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in o/s and n/s rack ends.

Pass 8 May 2015 114,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in o/s and n/s of rack but ok.

Pass 11 Apr 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in o/s and n/s of rack but ok.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 97,373 miles

EML on intermitantly

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 97,373 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML on intermitantly

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 85,213 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 74,241 miles

slight olay in near side front steering arm

slight play in off side front steering arm

Fail 3 Apr 2010 64,785 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 64,785 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 52,304 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 38,541 miles

front tyres 2mm

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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AK05 AKV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 85,420 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 AK05 AKV, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK05 AKV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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