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AO53 OWJ

2004 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,985 mi
Last recorded155,985 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vectra85,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 OWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 155,985 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 155,985 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 146,851 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 146,753 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 132,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 116,689 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 116,689 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 109,949 miles

small hole, o/srear lens.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 98,906 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 87,649 miles

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

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

Offside rear fog light lens damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2008 87,649 miles

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

Offside rear fog light lens damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2007 53,427 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 52,197 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 52,197 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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AO53 OWJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 85,452 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 AO53 OWJ, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO53 OWJ registered?

AO53 OWJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is AO53 OWJ safe to buy?

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