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A18 XRW

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,934 mi
Last recorded174,934 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 XRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 174,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 174,934 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 160,366 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 160,366 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 131,850 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 131,850 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 118,542 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 97,691 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 97,691 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 72,576 miles

both front tyres bald on inside edge

exhaust flexi joint broken and blowing

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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A18 XRW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A18 XRW, 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 A18 XRW registered?

A18 XRW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is A18 XRW safe to buy?

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