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AV05 LFP

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,661 mi
Last recorded174,661 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 174,661 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 166,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 159,320 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 159,320 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 151,131 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 151,131 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported CENTRE MOUNTING MISSING (7.1.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 141,283 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 131,648 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)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 120,963 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 120,963 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 111,221 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 102,560 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 94,036 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 93,746 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 84,496 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 71,840 miles

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

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

both steering rack edns have slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2008 55,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV05 LFP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AV05 LFP, 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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AV05 LFP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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