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AU02 XJN

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,006 mi
Last recorded123,006 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 XJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 123,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

nearside rear brake slight bind

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front abs ring corroded

offside front door check strap noisy

offside rear inner wheel arch loose

offside rear lense damaged(repair tape)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

oil level low

play in rear lower arm bushes

rattle on engine

slight free play at steering wheel

Fail 3 Jul 2013 123,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

nearside rear brake slight bind

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front abs ring corroded

offside front door check strap noisy

offside rear inner wheel arch loose

offside rear lense damaged(repair tape)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

oil level low

play in rear lower arm bushes

rattle on engine

slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 18 Jul 2012 116,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 116,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 103,366 miles

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

hand brake travel long

Fail 15 Jul 2011 103,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake travel long

Pass 19 Jul 2010 96,425 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 14 Jul 2010 96,348 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

handbrake travel high

Pass 19 May 2009 87,377 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2009 87,377 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 78,272 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 78,272 miles

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

Nearside rear inner position lamp not working

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 74,104 miles

refer to previous VT32

Fail 2 Jun 2007 74,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 65,616 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 65,616 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 XJN is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 AU02 XJN, 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 XJN is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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