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AO54 ARF

2004 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,528 mi
Last recorded100,528 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vectra85,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 ARF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 100,528 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 100,528 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting detatched (7.1.1)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2015 95,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine covers fitted

inner track rod ends slight play

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 95,153 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine covers fitted

inner track rod ends slight play

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 87,683 miles

1 x exhaust hanger adrift, system still supported

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to exhaust rear section

Fail 21 Oct 2014 87,683 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 x exhaust hanger adrift, system still supported

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre inner edge slight flat spots

Pass 26 Oct 2013 74,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket brocken but still fully suported

Pass 10 Sep 2012 62,159 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,632 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 55,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,034 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 48,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 39,413 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 39,413 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 6 Sep 2008 31,984 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 31,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 25,506 miles

front tyres on legal limit chip in screen

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 ARF is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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