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AO54 TVT

2004 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,827 mi
Last recorded182,827 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vectra85,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 TVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 182,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 182,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 147,321 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pad wear sensor light on

front brake discs wearing/lipped

nsf brake pad wear sensor broken

osf cv boot slighlty twisted

rear seat bottom cushion insecure

traction control light on

Fail 2 Sep 2011 147,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pad wear sensor light on

front brake discs wearing/lipped

nsf abs sensor wire broken

nsf brake pad wear sensor broken

oil level close to minimum

osf cv boot slighlty twisted

rear seat bottom cushion insecure

traction control light on

Pass 3 Nov 2010 119,185 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 119,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 93,043 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 66,331 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 65,820 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 65,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 47,951 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 47,750 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 TVT is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AO54 TVT, 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 AO54 TVT registered?

AO54 TVT is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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