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AX51 RHU

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,656 mi
Last recorded86,656 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 RHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 86,656 miles

brake pipes too + from o/s/r flexy hose corroded

exhaust back box blowing slightly

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm, n/s/f 1.6mm [195/65/15]

slight bind on n/s/r wheel

slight play at both front top suspension mounts

slight play at both rear wheels

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

Fail 16 Jul 2013 86,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

slight play at both rear wheels

brake pipes too + from o/s/r flexy hose corroded

exhaust back box blowing slightly

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm, n/s/f 1.6mm [195/65/15]

o/s/r handbrake return spring broken

slight bind on n/s/r wheel

slight play at both front top suspension mounts

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

Pass 24 Jul 2012 82,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes at o/s/r flexy corroded

co erratic during fast idle test

fault on wiper parking

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/f brake pipe started to corrode

slight wear in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 17 Jul 2012 82,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes at o/s/r flexy corroded

co erratic during fast idle test

fault on wiper parking

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/f brake pipe started to corrode

slight wear in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 21 Jul 2011 78,064 miles

brake pipe across rear axle corroded but unable to check properly due to position

co + lambda readings very erratic + on max limit during fast idle tests

n/s + o/s/f track rod end gaiters split

n/s + o/s/r brake pipes started to corrode

o/s/f tyre has a small swelling on inner sidewall [195/65/15h]

possible slight blow around exhaust manifold area

slight play in both front anti-roll bar link rods

slight play in n/s + o/s/f suspension top strut mounts

Fail 21 Jul 2011 78,064 miles

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

brake pipe across rear axle corroded but unable to check properly due to position

co + lambda readings very erratic + on max limit during fast idle tests

n/s + o/s/f track rod end gaiters split

n/s + o/s/r brake pipes started to corrode

o/s/f tyre has a small swelling on inner sidewall [195/65/15h]

possible slight blow around exhaust manifold area

slight play in both front anti-roll bar link rods

slight play in n/s + o/s/f suspension top strut mounts

Pass 29 Jul 2010 74,624 miles

both track rod end gaiters split

brake pipe over rear axle corroded but unable to check properly due to position

noise on engine?

play in both front anti-roll bar link rods

slight play in n/s + o/s/r lower suspension arms outer bushes

slight wear in both front top suspension strut mounts

Fail 29 Jul 2010 74,623 miles

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

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

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

both track rod end gaiters split

brake pipe over rear axle corroded but unable to check properly due to position

noise on engine?

play in both front anti-roll bar link rods

slight play in n/s + o/s/r lower suspension arms outer bushes

slight wear in both front top suspension strut mounts

Pass 10 Jul 2009 72,828 miles

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit on inner edge [195/65/15h]

slight play in n/s + o/s/r suspension arms bushes

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link rod

Fail 10 Jul 2009 72,828 miles

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)

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit on inner edge [195/65/15h]

slight play in n/s + o/s/r suspension arms bushes

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 22 Jul 2008 71,582 miles

exhaust centre+rear sections corroded

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm[195/65/15]

slight play at both rear wheels

Fail 21 Jul 2008 71,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust centre+rear sections corroded

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm[195/65/15]

slight play at both rear wheels

Pass 30 Jan 2007 68,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 94,637 miles

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

slight play in nsr and osr bottom suspension bushes

Pass 18 Feb 2006 123,924 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 RHU is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RHU, 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 RHU is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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