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AX02 FRJ

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Grey Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,899 mi
Last recorded176,899 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 FRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 176,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 23 Jun 2025 175,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 174,039 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 173,113 miles

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

rear brake imbalance

Pass 1 Jul 2022 172,018 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded

nearside rear tyre badly cracked,perished and split

offside rear cracked and perished

rear brake imbalance

Pass 22 Jun 2021 170,466 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body rust

engine covers/under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

images poor both

Pass 8 Jul 2020 166,773 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 169,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 169,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 164,552 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front tyre perished/cracked and shows splits at the tread.

near side rear tyre perished/cracked and shows splits at the tread.

off side front tyre is extensively perished/cracked and shows splits at the tread.

off side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

parking brake lever shows travel.

suspect that various tyres are underinflated.

Fail 17 May 2018 164,543 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front tyre perished/cracked and shows splits at the tread.

near side rear tyre perished/cracked and shows splits at the tread.

off side front tyre is extensively perished/cracked and shows splits at the tread.

off side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

parking brake lever shows travel.

suspect that various tyres are underinflated.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 163,426 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

exhaust holed and leaking gas.

lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side front wiper blade rubber split and is smearing the screen.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 18 Jun 2016 161,566 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

exhaust corroded, holed and leaking gas.

front service brakes show imbalance of 15%.

near side front wiper blade rubber split and smearing the screen.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front tyre is perished/cracked.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 159,385 miles

engine management light on.

exhaust corroded, holed and leaking gases.

nearside rear tyre cut in tread deep enough to reach the cords.

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 157,431 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 153,786 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

management light on

Pass 24 May 2012 142,986 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 142,880 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 130,986 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 120,401 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 109,011 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 108,875 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 96,092 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 83,285 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 66,705 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 53,364 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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AX02 FRJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Grey with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AX02 FRJ, 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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AX02 FRJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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