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AU52 RKF

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,751 mi
Last recorded142,751 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 142,751 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Exhaust hangers are very corroded

Front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Knock from rear

Fail 14 Mar 2016 142,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Exhaust hangers are very corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2015 135,120 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

door mirror covers damaged

nearside rear light unit taped up

Pass 15 Mar 2014 126,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 126,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 118,088 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 118,088 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 109,596 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2010 96,895 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 29 Sep 2009 81,472 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 65,383 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 65,383 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2007 46,401 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,491 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear reg plate letters starting to crack

Pass 30 Sep 2005 27,511 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 27,510 miles

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

both rear tyres feathering

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 RKF is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AU52 RKF, 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 RKF registered?

AU52 RKF is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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