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AU52 RKX

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,474 mi
Last recorded98,474 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 98,474 miles

Rack ends have slight play

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 98,459 miles

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

Rack ends have slight play

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 88,191 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 82,503 miles

Advise both front tyres nearing legal limit

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 77,245 miles

All other exhaust mounts split needs replacing

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Near side rear and front brake pipes greased

Under bonnet brake pipes greased

Fail 29 Nov 2013 77,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All other exhaust mounts split needs replacing

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Near side rear and front brake pipes greased

Under bonnet brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Nov 2012 73,106 miles

Near side rear seat belt mouldy

Near side rear tyre slightly distorted

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Off side front steering rack gaiter twisted

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear exhaust mounts perished

Pass 4 Nov 2011 69,776 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2011 69,750 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 64,511 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 64,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 3 Nov 2009 60,264 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 54,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 48,748 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 47,877 miles

play in rear suspension top arms

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,673 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 23,276 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 23,276 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

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 RKX is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RKX, 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 RKX registered?

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

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