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AO55 UPP

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,824 mi
Last recorded169,824 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 UPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 169,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 168,266 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 168,266 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 161,597 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 154,488 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 147,819 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 147,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 138,759 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes lightly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 138,759 miles

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes lightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 128,294 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 117,328 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 111,280 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 105,614 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 100,537 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 96,101 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 96,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 81,801 miles

N/S front fog lamp lens broken and not working

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 81,801 miles

N/S front fog lamp lens broken and not working

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

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

Offside Rear 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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AO55 UPP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UPP, 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 UPP registered?

AO55 UPP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 16 October 2005.

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