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AK05 GUX

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,280 mi
Last recorded92,280 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 92,280 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre deteriorated/cracked

Fail 1 Apr 2015 92,278 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre deteriorated/cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,836 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on dash

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Mar 2013 69,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

front brake discs slightly deteriated on inner face

Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,286 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,474 miles

n/s/f inner rackend slight play

Fail 28 Mar 2011 56,460 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner rackend slight play

Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,124 miles

Slight play in N/S/F hub

Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,615 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 32,351 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 32,351 miles

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

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

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 GUX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GUX, 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 GUX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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