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AO55 ORL

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

125,522 mi
Last recorded125,522 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 ORL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 125,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 120,193 miles

Damage to N/S/R door

Exhaust mounting defective Front flexi to middle section hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - 2mm - Bald inner tread almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Dec 2023 120,193 miles

Damage to N/S/R door

Exhaust mounting defective Front flexi to middle section hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - 2mm - Bald inner tread almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Pipe routed through coil spring - Pipe relocated away from coil spring (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 115,803 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 115,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 110,464 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 107,253 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 104,287 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 99,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 96,379 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 93,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front slight play at wheel

Offside Front slight play at wheel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 84,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner tie bar has slight play in joint

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 83,864 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner tie bar has slight play in joint

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 68,953 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some imbalance front brakes

Fail 6 Nov 2014 68,953 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some imbalance front brakes

Pass 24 Oct 2013 53,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 37,055 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 31,078 miles

front discs beginning to corrode

Pass 7 Oct 2010 27,253 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 22,296 miles

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 25 Sep 2008 17,050 miles

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 ORL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ORL, 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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What year was AO55 ORL registered?

AO55 ORL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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