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AU52 UZH

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

124,947 mi
Last recorded124,947 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 UZH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 124,947 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

exhaust rear box corroding and has slight blow

headlights cloudy

slight seepage from steering rack

Fail 26 Jan 2015 124,932 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)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

exhaust rear box corroding and has slight blow

headlights cloudy

slight seepage from steering rack

Pass 25 Jan 2014 121,659 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 121,649 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 116,419 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 115,909 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

loose front bumper nearside

tear in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 11 Apr 2011 108,526 miles

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

advise nearside front tyre has kerb damage to sidewall

advise nearside rear tyre has perihed sidewall

Fail 11 Apr 2011 108,524 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise nearside front tyre has kerb damage to sidewall

advise nearside rear tyre has perihed sidewall

Pass 23 Nov 2009 99,715 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 99,694 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 89,023 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 89,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2006 76,436 miles

Electrical Fault on Dash

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 UZH is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 UZH, 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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AU52 UZH is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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