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AO05 XPE

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,299 mi
Last recorded103,299 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 103,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2012 98,125 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 98,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 95,636 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

n/s wiper split

Fail 20 Jul 2011 95,636 miles

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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

n/s wiper split

Pass 21 Jul 2010 89,921 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 89,921 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 76,151 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 59,030 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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 XPE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XPE, 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 XPE registered?

AO05 XPE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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The MOT history for AO05 XPE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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