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AO05 XOV

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,339 mi
Last recorded159,339 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 159,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2016 149,513 miles

odd road springs on rear

Fail 6 May 2016 149,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

odd road springs on rear

Pass 30 Apr 2015 139,964 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 139,958 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 132,167 miles

exhaust mounts missing

Fail 9 May 2014 132,167 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust mounts missing

Pass 17 Apr 2013 124,961 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 124,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 115,901 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 109,100 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 109,009 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 100,403 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 90,805 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 84,702 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 84,702 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XOV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO05 XOV, 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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AO05 XOV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 12 June 2005.

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