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AK51 GPU

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,035 mi
Last recorded131,035 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 GPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 131,035 miles

front anti roll bar rubber d mounts worn

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s rear hub upper bush has slight play

o/s and n/s inner tail lights not working on rea

o/s front outer cv boot split and perrished

o/s rear brake discs corroded and pitted

rear registration plate in poor condition

windscreen has slight damage

Fail 19 Aug 2012 130,876 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s rear hub upper bush has slight play

o/s and n/s inner tail lights not working on rea

o/s front outer cv boot split and perrished

o/s rear brake discs corroded and pitted

rear registration plate in poor condition

windscreen has slight damage

Pass 15 Aug 2011 119,423 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 109,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 99,709 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 99,709 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 90,038 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 90,038 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 80,442 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 67,698 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2006 67,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 53,304 miles

Nearside 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)

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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AK51 GPU is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK51 GPU, 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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AK51 GPU is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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