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AE05 ZGS

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,797 mi
Last recorded167,797 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ZGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 167,797 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 167,797 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 167,310 miles

rear seats folded down with things on them at time of test seat belts not tested

Pass 24 Oct 2019 166,716 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 166,714 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 166,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

headlights deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2017 165,556 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 160,228 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated and 2 hangers corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 152,388 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken off

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2014 147,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust flexy deteriorated

front discs slighty worn

Fail 10 Apr 2014 147,324 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust flexy deteriorated

front discs slighty worn

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre deteriorated on inner side wall

Pass 19 Apr 2013 134,112 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre has cuts on inner side wall

Fail 16 Apr 2013 134,112 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre has cuts on inner side wall

Pass 14 Mar 2012 122,969 miles

n/s/r and both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 12 Mar 2012 122,969 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r and both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2011 115,032 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 132,412 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 121,384 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 115,934 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 115,907 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 ZGS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AE05 ZGS, 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 ZGS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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