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AU55 SZP

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Other 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

190,706 mi
Last recorded190,706 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 SZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 190,706 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 190,651 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 182,347 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 182,256 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 173,480 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 173,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 164,765 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 164,019 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 139,982 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 116,803 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 104,771 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 99,950 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,993 miles

center exhaust mounting broken away from exhaust

Pass 18 Aug 2010 86,030 miles

Front tyres starting to wear low.

Handbrake travel.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 78,541 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 69,461 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 69,341 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s tie rod

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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AU55 SZP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,796cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU55 SZP, 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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AU55 SZP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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