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AM57 OZJ

2007 Vauxhall Vectra

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

185,865 mi
Last recorded185,865 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Vectra84,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM57 OZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 185,865 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 178,768 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 178,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 170,263 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 170,263 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 161,687 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 152,655 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 152,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 144,374 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 144,374 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from engine bay to rear of front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 131,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded behind front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2018 116,406 miles

brake pipe from engine bay slightly corroded.goes to rear

Pass 14 Jul 2017 101,001 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 101,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,942 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 83,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on

Pass 24 Mar 2016 82,255 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 82,144 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 70,648 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 59,055 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 46,863 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 43,041 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 43,041 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 34,273 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,037 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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AM57 OZJ is a 2007 Vauxhall Vectra in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 84,501 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 AM57 OZJ, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM57 OZJ registered?

AM57 OZJ is a 2007 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 8 October 2007.

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