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AX51 RLZ

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,395 mi
Last recorded136,395 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 RLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 136,395 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 131,022 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 131,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 125,391 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 125,391 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 118,808 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear lense cracked

screen wash tank leaking

Fail 7 May 2010 118,808 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear lense cracked

screen wash tank leaking

Pass 9 May 2009 112,869 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 112,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2008 100,730 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 100,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2007 86,054 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 86,054 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 80,971 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 RLZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Red 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 AX51 RLZ, 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 RLZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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