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AE05 YYX

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,166 mi
Last recorded142,166 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 142,166 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack n/s (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front to rear brake pipes fouling

rear suspension bushes worn/splitting but not resulting in any excessive movement

Fail 25 Jan 2022 142,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack n/s (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front to rear brake pipes fouling

rear suspension bushes worn/splitting but not resulting in any excessive movement

Pass 27 Jan 2021 129,549 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes fouling

Fail 27 Jan 2021 129,549 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes fouling

Pass 23 Jan 2020 121,255 miles

Both Front To Rear Brake Pipes Fouling On Each other

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

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))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 121,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery Light On At Time Of Test

Both Front To Rear Brake Pipes Fouling On Each other

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

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))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 108,476 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 108,476 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

gear lever knob inscure

Fail 9 Jan 2019 108,445 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear main b/pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure centre pipe brackets missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front pipe flexible joint broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn vertical link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure back rest insecure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working top bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

gear leverbroken

Pass 19 Jan 2018 103,340 miles

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

Front exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracking

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

Offside front tyre perished and cracking

Fail 9 Jan 2018 103,280 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracking

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

Offside front tyre perished and cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2017 95,523 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 95,499 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside 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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake pedal rubber slightly

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,764 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers door check strap worn

Drivers seat frame worn

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 88,630 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers door check strap worn

Drivers seat frame worn

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 78,749 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2014 71,081 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 64,981 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 59,648 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 47,957 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 37,581 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 26,557 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 16,846 miles

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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AE05 YYX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AE05 YYX, 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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AE05 YYX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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