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AK05 TDV

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

189,196 mi
Last recorded189,196 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 TDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 189,196 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 186,102 miles

Crack in front and rear number plates

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stone chip in screen

Stone chip in screen

Fail 19 Apr 2017 186,102 miles

Crack in front and rear number plates

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Stone chip in screen

Stone chip in screen

Fail 27 Mar 2017 186,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 175,010 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 7 Mar 2016 175,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Mar 2015 156,719 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2014 135,424 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 126,490 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 126,483 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 118,042 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 117,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 107,333 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 95,319 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 80,094 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted and worn

slight play in steering rack on offside

Fail 2 Mar 2009 80,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly pitted and worn

slight play in steering rack on offside

Fail 17 Mar 2008 61,708 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 61,708 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 TDV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TDV, 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 TDV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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