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AU02 XHR

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,558 mi
Last recorded133,558 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 XHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 133,558 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 133,558 miles

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

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 125,404 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 125,404 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 117,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Mar 2014 110,789 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 104,547 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 96,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear handbrake levers sticking on,

Pass 24 Mar 2011 87,961 miles

slight play in steering rack , o/s/r handbrake return spring broken , n/s/r handbrake return spring missing

Pass 30 Mar 2010 78,426 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 78,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 70,043 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 61,261 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light

Pass 26 Mar 2007 51,520 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 41,029 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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AU02 XHR is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU02 XHR, 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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AU02 XHR is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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