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AO54 APX

2004 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,357 mi
Last recorded83,357 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vectra85,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 APX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 83,357 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 83,356 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 76,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

body sill covers fitted

brake warning light on

damage to front bumper

front and rear brake pads worn

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 17 Jul 2013 76,498 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

body sill covers fitted

brake warning light on

damage to front bumper

front and rear brake pads worn

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 21 Jul 2012 64,718 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear coil spring

Pass 1 Sep 2011 58,957 miles

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

nearside rear side not working(twinned), nearside rear stop not working(twinned), front number plate deteriorated and close to failure, nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge, offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2011 58,957 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive 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)

nearside rear side not working(twinned), nearside rear stop not working(twinned), front number plate deteriorated and close to failure, nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge, offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2010 55,127 miles

steering coloum worn, nearside reaqr indicator faded, offside rear coil spring weak

Fail 13 May 2010 55,127 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

steering coloum worn, nearside reaqr indicator faded, offside rear coil spring weak

Pass 27 May 2009 45,653 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,835 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 33,835 miles

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

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

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

both rear indicator bulbs fading,condensation in nearside front fog lamp lens,front bumper scratched,nearside rear valence insecure,slight play in both steering arms,

nearside front alloy whel scratched

Pass 20 Jun 2007

exhaust slight blow at joint

nearside rear tyre near to limit on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

outer sills covered

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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AO54 APX is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AO54 APX, 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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AO54 APX is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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