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AK05 TDZ

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,235 mi
Last recorded168,235 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 TDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 168,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (x2) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (x2) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 168,235 miles

Emissions not tested very low on oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (x2) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (x2) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 165,140 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres wearing low

Fail 7 Jan 2019 165,138 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining device (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Dec 2017 151,230 miles

Oil leak ()

under try fittd

Fail 28 Dec 2017 151,230 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

under try fittd

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 130,445 miles

Centre Exhaust mount

N/S headlamp misty

Fail 16 Dec 2016 130,444 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arms, (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust mount

N/S headlamp misty

Pass 8 Jan 2016 117,791 miles

Nearside Rear Foot Brake Effort low

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Some play in O/S steering rack end

Pass 28 Nov 2014 106,633 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 97,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 89,070 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 80,480 miles

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

brake pad friction warning lamp on

front brake discs in very poor condition

play in steering system

wiper clearing poor

Fail 26 Nov 2011 80,445 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

brake pad friction warning lamp on

front brake discs in very poor condition

play in steering system

wiper clearing poor

Pass 30 Nov 2010 71,452 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,886 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 51,807 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TDZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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