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AK05 EOF

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,379 mi
Last recorded137,379 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 137,379 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 134,687 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 130,865 miles

front headlamps discoloured

Pass 22 Jul 2016 127,672 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 123,624 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 123,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 114,324 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 114,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2013 977,732 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 977,726 miles

Offside Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 76,275 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 16 Aug 2012 76,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 14 Aug 2012 76,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2011 70,455 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 70,344 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

CHIP IN WINSCREEN

N/S/F ALLOY BUCKLED

SLIGHT LAY IN O/S/F INNER TRACK ROD

Pass 9 Oct 2010 61,980 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake disc inner faces slightly corroded

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 23 Oct 2009 54,688 miles

slight play in o/s & n/s inner rack joints

small chip in screen zone B measuring 4mm

Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,551 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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AK05 EOF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AK05 EOF, 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 EOF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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