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R5 OHB

2012 Vauxhall Vectra

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

129,974 mi
Last recorded129,974 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 OHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 129,974 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 129,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 139,921 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 121,744 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 136,091 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 136,090 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 115,709 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 131,840 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 106,734 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 123,713 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 123,594 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 117,226 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 117,226 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture over tank (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 88,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 88,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 112,362 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 77,333 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 67,855 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 104,585 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 104,553 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 56,167 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 96,731 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 482,056 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 90,357 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 90,357 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,569 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 83,921 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 83,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,480 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 66,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,200 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 May 2012 44,747 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,383 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 24,114 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)

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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R5 OHB is a 2012 Vauxhall Vectra in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

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 R5 OHB, 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R5 OHB registered?

R5 OHB is a 2012 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for R5 OHB shows 35 tests with a 77.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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