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AX51 PWU

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,875 mi
Last recorded103,875 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 PWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 103,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air conditioning pipe broken

brake pipes front to rear at front section corroded and pitted

deterioration at exhaust flex joint and pipe

front tyres worn more on edges suspect tread raised

fuel filter corroded

fuel pipe becoming corroded

fuel tank cover corroded parts breaking off

nearside front brake pipe corroded and pitted

nearside rear tyre worn more inner edge 1.7mm possible tread raised

offside front abs ring corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded and pitted

oil leak at rear of engine power steering pump area

one rear exhaust hanger cracking

parking brake cables rusty

parking brake travel more than normal

rear brake discs corroded

screen chipped

slight cracking front tyres

slight play in nearside end of steering rack

some corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 26 Mar 2013 103,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

parking brake cables rusty

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air conditioning pipe broken

brake pipes front to rear at front section corroded and pitted

deterioration at exhaust flex joint and pipe

front tyres worn more on edges suspect tread raised

fuel filter corroded

fuel pipe becoming corroded

fuel tank cover corroded parts breaking off

nearside front brake pipe corroded and pitted

nearside rear tyre worn more inner edge 1.7mm possible tread raised

offside front abs ring corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded and pitted

oil leak at rear of engine power steering pump area

one rear exhaust hanger rubber split other one starting to split

parking brake travel more than normal

rear brake discs corroded

screen chipped

slight play in nearside end of steering rack

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 13 Mar 2012 95,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel filter rusty

parking brake application uneven

parking brake cables rusty

play in nearside end of steering rack

rear exhaust hanger rubbers splitting

screen chipped

some movement in steering column

some play in nearside rear suspension suspect lower arm

Fail 12 Mar 2012 95,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel filter rusty

offside rear brake binding

offside rear brake return spring broken

parking brake application uneven

parking brake cables rusty

play in nearside end of steering rack

rear exhaust hanger rubbers splitting

screen chipped

some movement in steering column

some play in nearside rear suspension suspect lower arm

Pass 8 Mar 2011 88,054 miles

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

offside rear tyre 2mm

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 8 Mar 2011 88,051 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre 2mm

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 80,030 miles

exhaust heat shields loose

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 17 Mar 2010 80,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

exhaust heat shields loose

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 26 Feb 2009 71,225 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 71,225 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

rear brake imbalance 34% & require attention

Pass 17 Mar 2008 62,970 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)

Oil leak

main brake pipe across rear heavilly greased and unable to check thoroughly

Pass 26 Apr 2007 52,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2007 51,965 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2006 40,042 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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AX51 PWU is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,198cc 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 AX51 PWU, 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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AX51 PWU is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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