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AV51 YCG

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,602 mi
Last recorded146,602 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 YCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2015 146,602 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 140,990 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust heat shield hanging down

Pass 4 Apr 2013 124,759 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 124,759 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 130,582 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 119,844 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 119,844 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 115,299 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 109,680 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 104,701 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Dec 2006 98,854 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 98,854 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 91,466 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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 YCG is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YCG, 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 YCG is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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