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AO05 XPV

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,687 mi
Last recorded234,687 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 234,687 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 196,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2011 15,266 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2011 15,266 miles

Coolant leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2010 100,312 miles

Slight end float in N/S & O/S Steering rack.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 100,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight end float in N/S & O/S Steering rack.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 60,821 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 39,374 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 39,374 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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AO05 XPV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc lpg 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 XPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO05 XPV registered?

AO05 XPV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 19 June 2005.

Is AO05 XPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 XPV 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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