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AU05 XBL

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,165 mi
Last recorded169,165 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 XBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 169,165 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front exhaust joint blowing

Pass 17 May 2018 160,837 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front shock damp

Offside Rear tyre cracking and out of shape

Rear exhaust mounts rusty

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 May 2017 152,924 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 150,635 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe has surface rust

front to rear brake pipes has surface rust

slight play in both rear top trailing arm bushes

Fail 18 May 2016 150,632 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake pipe has surface rust

front to rear brake pipes has surface rust

slight play in both rear top trailing arm bushes

Pass 15 May 2015 144,435 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 144,342 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 127,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

outer sill covers fitted

nearside steering rack inner ball joint badly worn

Fail 28 Feb 2014 127,336 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

outer sill covers fitted

nearside steering rack inner ball joint badly worn

Pass 19 Feb 2013 11,670 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 95,719 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 72,727 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 48,581 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,800 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 30,800 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 25,566 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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AU05 XBL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU05 XBL, 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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AU05 XBL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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