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A1 TWN

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,517 mi
Last recorded30,517 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 TWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 30,517 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 29,118 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 27,237 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 26,771 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe starting to corrode in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 26,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe starting to corrode in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 26,448 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 25,960 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 25,960 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning gone to default (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 25,167 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 24,549 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 23,803 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 22,870 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 21,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 21,882 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 20,292 miles

two of the four washer jets weak or blocked

Pass 4 Mar 2013 18,427 miles

Front washer jets only just providing fluid to screen. (Requires adjustment)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 15,865 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 13,741 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 11,608 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 9,413 miles

gearbox oil leak

rear indicators turning white

Pass 5 Mar 2008 6,997 miles

nearside front tyre bad cut to inner sidewall but no cords showing

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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A1 TWN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A1 TWN, 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 A1 TWN registered?

A1 TWN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is A1 TWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 TWN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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