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AK55 CHD

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,151 mi
Last recorded138,151 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 CHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 138,151 miles

Both headlight aim beam patterns poor.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi also poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering creaking on lock to lock checks.

Fail 25 Mar 2019 138,128 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Hole in Tread - completely flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlight aim beam patterns poor.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi also poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering creaking on lock to lock checks.

Pass 24 Mar 2018 127,975 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 127,974 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 121,303 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 121,303 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 107,263 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 93,020 miles

Child Seat fitted In rear

Play In OS Steering Rack End

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,121 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 75,547 miles

Cuts In Front Tyres

Exhaust corroded

Rear Tyres Uneven wear

Pass 30 Aug 2012 71,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2011 65,268 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 54,202 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 42,454 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 31,157 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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AK55 CHD is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK55 CHD, 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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AK55 CHD is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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