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AK05 PTX

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

183,740 mi
Last recorded183,740 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 PTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 183,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy and rear box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring appears broken,but is not,may be smaller spring fitted

Offside Front wiper blade split

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

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

front number plate damaged

gearbox mount broken

Fail 19 Apr 2017 183,713 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 176,386 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn close to 3mm.

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

Slight play in Steering Rack Inner Joints.

Fail 31 Mar 2016 176,364 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

head lamps faded but beam ok

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2015 166,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

O/S/F Wiper Blade split @ ends.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Various small chips to Windscreen.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 166,248 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

O/S/F Wiper Blade split @ ends.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Various small chips to Windscreen.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 150,352 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly mishaped around inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/F, O/S/F, & N/S/R Tyres worn to 3mm.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 150,352 miles

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

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly mishaped around inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/F, O/S/F, & N/S/R Tyres worn to 3mm.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 127,372 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 127,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 105,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/front tie rod slight play

rear discs worn

Fail 28 Mar 2012 105,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/front tie rod slight play

rear discs worn

Pass 2 Apr 2011 79,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre tread cracking.

Fail 2 Apr 2011 79,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre tread cracking.

Pass 3 Apr 2010 57,223 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,337 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,882 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 PTX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PTX, 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 PTX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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