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AE52 DYF

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,247 mi
Last recorded145,247 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 DYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 145,247 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s & n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front & rear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust system slightly corroded

inner arms has slight play

o/s rear brake slightly grabbing

parking brake has just met the requirement (17%)

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2015 133,009 miles

Brake pipes covered in undersealer

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 133,009 miles

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

Brake pipes covered in undersealer

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 127,402 miles

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

both rear tyre worn / bold on edge

o/s/f tyre on wear markers

rear brake pads very low

Fail 30 Jan 2014 127,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

both rear tyre worn / bold on edge

Pass 22 Jan 2013 123,412 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack nearside

Fail 15 Jan 2013 123,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 17 Dec 2011 115,423 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 106,478 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Dec 2009 96,250 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 96,069 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 82,970 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 75,293 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 65,528 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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AE52 DYF is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE52 DYF, 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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AE52 DYF is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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