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AO05 XLU

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,159 mi
Last recorded104,159 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 104,159 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 93,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 93,710 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 86,000 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 79,424 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 7 Oct 2010 79,424 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2009 69,494 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 58,276 miles

advise front brake discs slight wear lip

advise very slight play to steering rack

near side rear tyre out of shape plus getting low

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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AO05 XLU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO05 XLU, 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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What year was AO05 XLU registered?

AO05 XLU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is AO05 XLU safe to buy?

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