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AP04 YFA

2004 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

104,138 mi
Last recorded104,138 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vectra85,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 YFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 104,138 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 104,138 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 101,160 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 101,160 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts anti roll bar (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 98,254 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 98,075 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 94,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 94,969 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 91,494 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 87,560 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 87,560 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 83,452 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 83,452 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 78,475 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 78,475 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 72,788 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 72,788 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 67,149 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 67,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 48,066 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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AP04 YFA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YFA, 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 YFA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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