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AO51 WDJ

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,709 mi
Last recorded121,709 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 WDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 121,709 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 121,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

visibility of brake pads obscured by other parts and tester believes these should be checked immediately

Pass 22 Oct 2012 105,858 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre has slight uneven wear to inner edge

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2012 105,775 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre has slight uneven wear to inner edge

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2011 103,131 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 103,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 93,748 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 93,748 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 93,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 10 Aug 2009 78,016 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2009 78,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2008 65,013 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 49,637 miles

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

engine oil low

Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,503 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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AO51 WDJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AO51 WDJ, 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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AO51 WDJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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