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AV05 PXM

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

184,389 mi
Last recorded184,389 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 PXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 184,389 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both faded (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 May 2017 184,363 miles

Braking system leaking pipes on under side union are wet with fluid it "appears" to be leaking from the joint (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both faded (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 174,488 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 May 2016 174,478 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 161,257 miles

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

nearside headlamp bracket broken(secured with cable ties)

Fail 15 May 2015 161,036 miles

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

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

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

nearside headlamp bracket broken(secured with cable ties)

Pass 26 May 2014 148,586 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 148,529 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2013 130,848 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 May 2013 130,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 96,234 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 96,228 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 84,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 83,921 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 23 Apr 2010 68,633 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 54,700 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 43,319 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 43,313 miles

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

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

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

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 PXM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 AV05 PXM, 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 PXM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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