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AV51 OGF

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

188,721 mi
Last recorded188,721 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 OGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 188,721 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both/bald inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 188,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 along floor (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement h/brake return springs missing/broken both sides (3.5.1k)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking flexy pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both/bald inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 178,111 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 178,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 166,761 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 166,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front brake discs excessively corroded at inner edge

permissible wear in steering

various suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 152,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front brake discs worn and corroded at inner edge

permissable wear in steering components

various suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 2 Apr 2012 152,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front brake discs worn and corroded at inner edge

permissable wear in steering components

various suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 9 Mar 2012 151,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 141,058 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 141,008 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 129,264 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 113,320 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 113,156 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 101,116 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 88,155 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 88,155 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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AV51 OGF is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 86,171 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 AV51 OGF, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV51 OGF is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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