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AY55 KDJ

2005 Vauxhall Monaro

Black Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,364 mi
Last recorded85,364 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Monaro52,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 KDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 85,364 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 85,266 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 85,122 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 85,122 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 84,904 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 84,693 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 82,340 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 81,161 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 79,685 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 78,516 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 75,139 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 70,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 70,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 67,123 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2012 59,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Surface corrosion on front brake discs

Surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 59,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Surface corrosion on front brake discs

Surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 45,022 miles

long handbrake travel

Fail 10 May 2011 45,022 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

long handbrake travel

Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,289 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 23,836 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monaro?

Based on 12,565 MOT tests across 785 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
2,610
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
785
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 311
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 111
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 107
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AY55 KDJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro in Black with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Monaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 52,800 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 Monaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY55 KDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Monaro typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Monaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY55 KDJ registered?

AY55 KDJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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