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AV05 PXB

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,695 mi
Last recorded134,695 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 PXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 134,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres both feathered inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2020 130,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe under rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres both feathered inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2019 128,353 miles

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

both rear tyres feathered inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2018 123,881 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 123,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 121,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 116,882 miles

Wear at rack inner ends

Fail 1 Jun 2016 116,882 miles

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

Wear at rack inner ends

Pass 19 Jun 2015 113,731 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 113,731 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2014 100,047 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Wear at inner track rods.

Fail 27 May 2014 100,047 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Wear at inner track rods.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 88,270 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 88,270 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 76,111 miles

Front exhaust mtg missing

Wear at n/s rack (inner)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 63,556 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 49,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 13 Jun 2009 37,421 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 25,415 miles

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

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 PXB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PXB, 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 AV05 PXB registered?

AV05 PXB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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