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AJ52 AVV

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,026 mi
Last recorded166,026 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 AVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 166,026 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 157,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Nearside rear tyre slightly feathered on outer edge

Oil leak

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Fail 23 Dec 2014 157,827 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Nearside rear tyre slightly feathered on outer edge

Oil leak

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar link rods

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Pass 7 Dec 2013 150,106 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 140,449 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 131,361 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 131,357 miles

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 120,690 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 110,370 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 110,370 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 98,574 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 98,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 86,020 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 77,710 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 77,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

FRONT BRAKE INBALANCE

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 68,852 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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AJ52 AVV is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AJ52 AVV, 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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AJ52 AVV is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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