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AY52 VEX

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,660 mi
Last recorded139,660 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 VEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 139,660 miles

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 139,659 miles

Centre Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure Bolt at rear of arm. (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 135,895 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 135,893 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 124,959 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 124,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 109,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 100,754 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 100,754 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers doe not park

Pass 18 Apr 2011 92,615 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 77,355 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front and rear brake binding

Pass 17 Sep 2008 74,415 miles

lip of rust on inside of front discs

Fail 17 Sep 2008 74,415 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

lip of rust on inside of front discs

Pass 28 Sep 2007 67,402 miles

lip of rust on inside of front discs

slight play in n/s rack knuckle joint

Fail 18 Sep 2007 67,106 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s rack knuckle joint

small lip of rust on inside of front discs

Fail 27 Sep 2006 54,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

lip of rust on inside of front discs

Pass 27 Sep 2006 54,497 miles

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

lip of rust on inside of front discs

Pass 26 Sep 2005 45,034 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 45,034 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AY52 VEX is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AY52 VEX, 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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What year was AY52 VEX registered?

AY52 VEX is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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