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AK02 TLZ

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,778 mi
Last recorded127,778 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 TLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2015 127,778 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust missing (7.1.2)

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

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

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

smoke level not tested due to exhaust missing

Pass 3 Dec 2014 116,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 108,895 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 98,439 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 98,439 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 93,140 miles

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 6 Dec 2010 84,149 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 84,149 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 79,114 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 76,173 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 76,173 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 73,457 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 70,604 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 62,870 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 60,985 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 60,985 miles

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

Engine bay underside not tested, cover concealing testable items. †Osf tyre tread low @ approx 3mm.

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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AK02 TLZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,995cc 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 AK02 TLZ, 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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AK02 TLZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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