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AF52 FRX

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,786 mi
Last recorded160,786 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 FRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 160,786 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 139,520 miles

play in the steering o/s

Pass 26 Mar 2013 178,175 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 128,175 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 174,451 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 174,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 154,600 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 154,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

grease contamination to the offside front wheel

Pass 28 Sep 2011 135,536 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

screenwash requires attension

Pass 28 Mar 2011 110,231 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 110,226 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 109,457 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 109,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 98,390 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 88,330 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 88,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 75,939 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 75,885 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 62,714 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 62,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in n/s steering rack end

slight play in o/s and n/s/r tye bar bushes

Pass 27 Sep 2006 62,539 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 51,342 miles

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

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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AF52 FRX is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AF52 FRX, 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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What year was AF52 FRX registered?

AF52 FRX is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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