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AV51 TXA

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,793 mi
Last recorded54,793 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 TXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 54,793 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 54,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 54,473 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 52,971 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 50,737 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 48,408 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 46,758 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 46,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 43,857 miles

rear bumper damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2018 42,817 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 42,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 41,602 miles

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

wipers

Fail 22 Feb 2017 41,581 miles

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

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

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

wipers

Pass 18 Feb 2016 39,733 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edges

Fail 18 Feb 2016 39,733 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 6 Feb 2015 37,926 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Feb 2014 36,702 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2013 35,357 miles

hazard switch damage

Fail 21 Feb 2013 35,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

hazard switch damage

Fail 3 Feb 2012 34,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hazard waring light switsh damage

Pass 3 Feb 2012 34,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hazard waring light switsh damage

Pass 23 Feb 2011 32,903 miles

hazard warning lamp switch damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2011 32,870 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wipers poor

Pass 26 Feb 2010 30,856 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 30,856 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 29,157 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 29,157 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,422 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,126 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 20,856 miles

Nearside 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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AV51 TXA is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TXA, 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 TXA registered?

AV51 TXA is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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