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AP04 NBZ

2004 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests31 (15 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate48.4%

Mileage

131,415 mi
Last recorded131,415 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vectra85,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 NBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 16 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 131,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Dec 2020 131,258 miles

Emissions not tested engine fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2019 127,722 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2019 127,721 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2018 125,295 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2018 125,289 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front , both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2017 122,616 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 122,616 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2016 119,378 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 119,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 109,794 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 109,795 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 109,794 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust flexi weakened

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Oct 2014 105,796 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 105,796 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 100,277 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 100,277 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 93,929 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 93,929 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 93,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 87,710 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 87,710 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 81,454 miles

front brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 17 Jul 2010 81,345 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 73,256 miles

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

slight play in n/s and o/s track arms

slight play in o/s/f drop link

temp repair to exhaust mounts

Fail 18 Jul 2009 73,256 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

slight play in n/s and o/s track arms

slight play in o/s/f drop link

Pass 28 Jul 2008 67,522 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 66,066 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 65,891 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 49,921 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 49,921 miles

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

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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AP04 NBZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.4%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 85,452 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 AP04 NBZ, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP04 NBZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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