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GB05 VXR

2005 Vauxhall Monaro

Black Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,745 mi
Last recorded83,745 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Monaro52,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB05 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 83,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 80,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 80,757 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 78,710 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 77,515 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 75,563 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 75,015 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ( track rod not end ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 71,772 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 71,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 67,973 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 62,978 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 62,978 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 58,579 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 54,361 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 52,250 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 47,889 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 44,470 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,383 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 39,278 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,897 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,846 miles

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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GB05 VXR is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro in Black with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GB05 VXR, 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 GB05 VXR registered?

GB05 VXR is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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