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AO55 UMV

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,084 mi
Last recorded151,084 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 UMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 151,084 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2013 147,685 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 147,646 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 147,631 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 146,185 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 133,709 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 119,142 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 94,135 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 93,093 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

slight play in both track rods

wipers smearing

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 UMV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UMV, 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 UMV registered?

AO55 UMV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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