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AV51 TWU

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,428 mi
Last recorded118,428 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 TWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 118,428 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2014 118,414 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2014 118,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r inner sidelight inop

Pass 27 Feb 2013 113,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2013 113,576 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 106,732 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 106,730 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

flat spot on offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2012 106,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

small chips in window screen

Pass 4 Mar 2011 98,526 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 98,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 89,218 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 89,216 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear mudguard insecure

Windscreen stone-chipped.

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

Engine managment lamp on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 127,974 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 127,974 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 112,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 112,411 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 95,672 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 80,379 miles

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

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 TWU is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TWU, 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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What year was AV51 TWU registered?

AV51 TWU is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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