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AO05 XRA

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,821 mi
Last recorded164,821 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 164,821 miles

Nearside Rear tyre pearished

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

Pass 16 May 2016 163,042 miles

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

n/s rear lamp damaged

Fail 16 May 2016 163,042 miles

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

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

n/s rear lamp damaged

Pass 18 May 2015 160,297 miles

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

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

n/s/r sill trim damaged

Fail 18 May 2015 160,297 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r sill trim damaged

Fail 19 May 2014 157,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 157,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 154,566 miles

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

n/s/r lamp damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2013 154,566 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2012 151,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2012 151,430 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2011 147,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play o/s rack

Fail 11 May 2011 147,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play o/s rack

Pass 4 May 2010 143,039 miles

chip in o/s lower windscreen

noise from engine ( belt side)

rear brake pads low

Fail 4 May 2010 143,039 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chip in o/s lower windscreen

noise from engine ( belt side)

rear brake pads low

Fail 16 Jan 2009 124,261 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

nearside plastic sill cover damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2009 124,261 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

nearside plastic sill cover damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2008 85,976 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 XRA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XRA, 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 XRA registered?

AO05 XRA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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