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AJ02 VLV

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,030 mi
Last recorded114,030 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 114,030 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 114,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 108,118 miles

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)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 108,098 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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 18 Dec 2013 101,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 91,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 85,706 miles

Air bag light on

Brake pad warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 78,725 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 78,614 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 72,832 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 72,810 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 62,772 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 55,643 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 43,380 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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AJ02 VLV is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol 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 AJ02 VLV, 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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AJ02 VLV is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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