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AF55 GFA

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,632 mi
Last recorded122,632 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 GFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 122,632 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 122,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 113,851 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both longitudinals (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 107,149 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 99,008 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 94,191 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pad warning light on

bulb failure light on

Fail 30 Aug 2013 94,191 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pad warning light on

bulb failure light on

Pass 18 Sep 2012 88,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

adv both front steering rack ball joints have slight play

adv movement in both rear top suspension arm inner bushes

Fail 18 Sep 2012 88,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

adv both front steering rack ball joints have slight play

adv movement in both rear top suspension arm inner bushes

Pass 27 Aug 2011 80,993 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 80,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2010 67,924 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 67,924 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 56,566 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 56,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 42,421 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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AF55 GFA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF55 GFA, 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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AF55 GFA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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