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AP05 HVJ

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,804 mi
Last recorded138,804 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 HVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 138,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f fog lamp not working

reverse lights not working

Pass 13 May 2014 133,536 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 133,536 miles

Centre Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 129,662 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 129,662 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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 122,803 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 122,803 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear coil spring broken

Fail 16 May 2011 114,981 miles

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE EVIDENT...

MIDDLE PIPE EXHAUST BRACKET RUSTY AND CORRODED,,,KEEP CHECKS ON THIS...

N/S/F TYRE LOW 3MM TREAD CENTRE AREA,,ALSO OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE,,,KEEP CHECKS ON THIS..

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

O/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE,,KEEP CHECKS ON THIS..

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

STONE CHIP SCREEN ZONE A UNDER 10MM,,KEEP CHECKS ON THIS...

Pass 16 May 2011 114,981 miles

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE EVIDENT...

MIDDLE PIPE EXHAUST BRACKET RUSTY AND CORRODED,,,KEEP CHECKS ON THIS...

N/S/F TYRE LOW 3MM TREAD CENTRE AREA,,ALSO OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE,,,KEEP CHECKS ON THIS..

O/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE,,KEEP CHECKS ON THIS..

STONE CHIP SCREEN ZONE A UNDER 10MM,,KEEP CHECKS ON THIS...

Pass 21 Jun 2010 108,607 miles

small stone chip to front screen

Fail 22 May 2010 108,528 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S/F STEERING RACK ARM ,,PLAY EVIDENT,,JUST OK FOR MOT..

Pass 22 May 2009 99,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise corrosion on inside of both front brake discs.

advise slight play in steering rack arms.

Pass 23 May 2008 91,079 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in the nearside rear tyre, and featherd inner edge

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 HVJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AP05 HVJ, 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 AP05 HVJ registered?

AP05 HVJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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