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AP05 EFX

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,486 mi
Last recorded112,486 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 EFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 112,486 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 96,819 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE FRONT STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated OFFSIDE FRONT INNER VERY SMALL SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

EXHAUST REAR HANGER MISSING BUT SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OFFSIDE ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE REAR TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE REAR TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE FRONT SLIGHT OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 91,095 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 84,706 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS 2MM (3.5.1g)

DRIVERS DOOR CHECK STRAP DEFECTIVE

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR POOR CONDITION (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 84,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUT OF SHAPE INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF BADLY AND NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES AND NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF BADLY AND OUT OF SHAPE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS 2MM (3.5.1g)

DRIVERS DOOR CHECK STRAP LOOSE

NO EMISSIONS PRINTOUT AS DEFECTIVE PRINTER

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit GENERAL TREAD 3MM PLUS CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR DISCS (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 81,153 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,773 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,551 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2014 58,095 miles

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

Oil leak

both inner track rod ends have free play

dual mass fly wheel very noisy

Pass 8 May 2013 52,561 miles

engine managment light on

slight play os steering arm .slight corrosion lower rear brake pipe

Pass 23 May 2012 48,406 miles

handbrake lever clicking when opperated

Pass 16 Jun 2011 43,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,030 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 28,762 miles

both front tyres nearing limits 2.5 mm

Fail 30 Jun 2009 28,762 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres nearing limits 2.5 mm

Fail 26 Jun 2009 28,735 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,091 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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AP05 EFX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AP05 EFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP05 EFX registered?

AP05 EFX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AP05 EFX safe to buy?

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