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AE02 VCL

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,677 mi
Last recorded79,677 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 79,677 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

body sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2017 79,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

body sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 79,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush on top of hub (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

steering rack slightly damp with oil

Pass 22 Jan 2015 73,054 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

drivers seat has broken mounting but still secure.

n/s/f tyre is wearing on edges

n/s/r upper suspension rose bush has slight play

Fail 22 Jan 2015 73,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

drivers seat has broken mounting but still secure.

n/s/f tyre is wearing on edges

n/s/r upper suspension rose bush has slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2014 66,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r brake disc rusty

rear exhaust pipe poor condition

Fail 23 Jan 2014 66,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r brake disc rusty

rear exhaust pipe poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2013 60,584 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 60,584 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 53,627 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 53,627 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,913 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,967 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 37,411 miles

centre and rear silencer condition poor

Pass 18 Jan 2008 34,461 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 31,378 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2006 25,769 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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AE02 VCL is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 82,437 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE02 VCL, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE02 VCL is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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