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DV55 GNU

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,611 mi
Last recorded150,611 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 GNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 150,611 miles

Diesel filter housing damp but no sign of actual leak

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 150,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Diesel filter housing damp but no sign of actual leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 139,363 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 139,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 139,357 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2014 127,411 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 127,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EML illuminated

front discs in poor condition

n/s door mirror glass missing

rear disc pads low

rear discs in poor condition

slight bind to n/s rear brake

tyre size--215/50/17 91v

Pass 26 Oct 2013 116,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 86,673 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,896 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 73,896 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 64,916 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 64,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,563 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,056 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 41,056 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 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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DV55 GNU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver 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 DV55 GNU, 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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DV55 GNU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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