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AU52 XTM

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,496 mi
Last recorded159,496 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 XTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 159,496 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 131,264 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 131,264 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2011 116,512 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 116,506 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 101,986 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 101,986 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

steering arms has slight play at its fixing

Pass 11 Sep 2009 89,820 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 74,373 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 60,558 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 60,558 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

slight slack in both n/s & o/s tye rods/trackrod ends

Pass 20 Sep 2006 46,823 miles

slight play in both sides top bushes

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 XTM is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU52 XTM?

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What year was AU52 XTM registered?

AU52 XTM is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is AU52 XTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 XTM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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