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AO57 ULZ

2007 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

118,520 mi
Last recorded118,520 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Vectra84,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 ULZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 118,520 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 106,164 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 105,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ( d ) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main bush broken out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ( d ) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main bush broken out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2023 94,460 miles

Rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play nearside and offside

Fail 2 Oct 2023 94,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 84,424 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres cracking in tread

Fail 21 Sep 2022 84,423 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front nearside and offside tyres cracking in tread

Rear brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Sep 2021 76,855 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 76,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 70,114 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 69,923 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 63,166 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 63,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexable (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 56,029 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 29,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front wiper parking faulty - operation with washer jets faulty

Fail 4 Sep 2017 29,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front wiper parking faulty - operation with washer jets faulty

Pass 22 Sep 2016 42,796 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 35,750 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 30,546 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 30,546 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 25,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 25,203 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 14,213 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 7,329 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 5,699 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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AO57 ULZ is a 2007 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 84,501 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 AO57 ULZ, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO57 ULZ registered?

AO57 ULZ is a 2007 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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