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AJ51 OAC

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,545 mi
Last recorded156,545 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 156,545 miles

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)

crack to nearside screen

front brake discs scored

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2013 151,770 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2012 146,498 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 138,883 miles

Front brake discs are corroded on inner face, but not weakened

Pass 21 Oct 2010 129,523 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 129,523 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 119,451 miles

handbrake lever travel close to limit

Fail 6 Nov 2009 119,451 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake lever travel close to limit

Fail 23 Oct 2008 109,560 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 109,560 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 98,699 miles

Minor play in nearside rear upper hub bush.

Minor play in offside front steering rack inner joint.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 98,699 miles

Minor play in nearside rear upper hub bush.

Minor play in offside front steering rack inner joint.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 87,529 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 87,509 miles

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

Minor play in nearside rear upper radius arm bush.

Minor play in steering rack.

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 76,640 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2005 76,640 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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AJ51 OAC is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 86,171 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 AJ51 OAC, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ51 OAC is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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