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AV52 CYU

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,595 mi
Last recorded128,595 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 CYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 128,595 miles

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

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

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

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

windscreen cracked nearside out of drivers view

Pass 11 Jul 2013 120,092 miles

offside front side lamp

Fail 11 Jul 2013 120,092 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front side lamp

Pass 9 Jul 2012 113,495 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2012 113,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust detiroated.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 103,810 miles

Both rear tyres perrished.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 103,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear tyres perrished.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 94,572 miles

Both rear tyres perrished.

N/S/F Tyre bald on edges.

N/S/F Tyre has damade to outter sidewall.

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

O/S/F Tyre bald on inner edge.

O/S/F Tyre has damage to outter side wall.

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 94,530 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres perrished.

N/S/F Tyre bald on edges.

N/S/F Tyre has damade to outter sidewall.

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

O/S/F Tyre bald on inner edge.

O/S/F Tyre has damage to outter side wall.

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 85,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 85,606 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pad warning light was on but unable to see brake pads and braking effort was good

Pass 3 Jul 2008 77,142 miles

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

chip in windscreen outside wiper swept area

Fail 16 Nov 2006 58,708 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 58,708 miles

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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AV52 CYU is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AV52 CYU, 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.

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AV52 CYU is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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