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H5 VRO

2005 Vauxhall Monaro

Silver Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,411 mi
Last recorded58,411 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Monaro52,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 VRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 58,411 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 57,796 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 57,489 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 57,207 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 56,588 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 56,046 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 55,636 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 53,844 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 53,053 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 52,109 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 51,063 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 49,697 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 49,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 46,017 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 45,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front 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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Incorrect cats fitted at time of test

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 20 Sep 2011 43,269 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2010 41,039 miles

weld repaired o/s/r alloy

Fail 16 Oct 2010 40,946 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

weld repaired o/s/r alloy

Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,235 miles

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Fail 17 Oct 2009 36,235 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Pass 29 Oct 2008 25,872 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 25,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H5 VRO is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro in Silver with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 H5 VRO, 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 H5 VRO registered?

H5 VRO is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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