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AE54 XTL

2004 Vauxhall Vectra

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,608 mi
Last recorded243,608 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vectra85,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 243,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

exhaust mount broken

Pass 18 Nov 2014 225,473 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 229,470 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 206,067 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 205,943 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 188,885 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 188,885 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 182,074 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 172,089 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 162,123 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 162,123 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 147,688 miles

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

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

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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AE54 XTL is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 85,452 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 AE54 XTL, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE54 XTL registered?

AE54 XTL is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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