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AO55 EEY

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,016 mi
Last recorded151,016 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 151,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 151,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 141,078 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jul 2012 132,333 miles

Bodywork damage

Child seat fitted nearside rear not allowingt full inspection of adult belt

Engine management warning light on

Engine oil warning/maintenance light on

Nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Fail 11 Jul 2012 132,256 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bodywork damage

Child seat fitted nearside rear not allowingt full inspection of adult belt

Engine management warning light on

Engine oil warning/maintenance light on

Nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 12 Jul 2011 122,830 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 122,830 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 112,543 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 103,429 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 102,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 75,416 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 75,416 miles

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

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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AO55 EEY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AO55 EEY, 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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AO55 EEY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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