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2004 Vauxhall Monaro

Red Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,142 mi
Last recorded88,142 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Monaro59,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 VUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 88,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 84,011 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 81,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 78,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under body brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 78,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (shock absorber) (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (Shock absorber) (5.2.3 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under body brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 77,160 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 74,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 71,927 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 68,411 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 63,103 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,543 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 60,477 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 56,628 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 56,621 miles

Nearside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 53,017 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 19 Nov 2013 53,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,812 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2012 51,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 49,989 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2011 49,989 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2010 43,481 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)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,218 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 37,218 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Apr 2009 37,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

very slight leak from pas rack

Pass 26 Apr 2008 33,501 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake discs rusty due to lack of use

Pass 16 Feb 2007 27,297 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monaro?

Based on 12,565 MOT tests across 785 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
2,610
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
785
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 311
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 111
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 107
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V8 VUE is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro in Red with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Monaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 59,119 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 Monaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V8 VUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Monaro typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Monaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V8 VUE is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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