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AU52 EKF

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,704 mi
Last recorded94,704 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 EKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 94,704 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 94,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 93,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

one front exhaust mounting needs attention soon

Pass 15 Aug 2014 93,059 miles

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

one front exhaust mounting needs attention soon

Pass 18 Jul 2013 91,061 miles

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

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Jul 2013 91,060 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jul 2012 88,505 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2012 88,486 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

two front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2011 82,559 miles

two front to rear steel brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 2 Nov 2010 82,545 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 74,284 miles

Plastic oversills restricting checks

Fail 11 Sep 2009 74,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic oversills restricting checks

Pass 3 Sep 2008 59,198 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 59,198 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,205 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 46,186 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 33,216 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 33,216 miles

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

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

Nail in nsf tyre. plastic over sills fitted preventing full inspection

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AU52 EKF is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AU52 EKF, 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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What year was AU52 EKF registered?

AU52 EKF is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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