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AV52 DCY

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,851 mi
Last recorded146,851 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 DCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 146,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 146,575 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 135,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint N/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 128,534 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both arms have play in bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 123,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 123,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 112,244 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 97,955 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 97,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 86,072 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 86,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

o/s/f tyre pressure low. Front brake discs rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2010 77,183 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 62,311 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 62,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 49,653 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 42,538 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 42,507 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 37,265 miles

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

body damage

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2005 29,442 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 DCY is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DCY, 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 DCY is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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