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AY52 YDX

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

175,179 mi
Last recorded175,179 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 YDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 175,179 miles

Central HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 170,571 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX IN POOR CONDITION

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE AGE CRACKED

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 May 2018 170,571 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EXHAUST BACK BOX IN POOR CONDTION

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE AGE CRACKED

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 165,252 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust mountin bracket broken

front brake discs rusty

n/s wiper slightly torn

o/s outer cv boot leaking grease slightly

o/s rear brake binding slightly

un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2014 165,517 miles

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

engine oil leak

exhaust mountin bracket broken

front brake discs rusty

n/s wiper slightly torn

o/s outer cv boot leaking grease slightly

o/s rear brake binding slightly

un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2014 165,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 148,495 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 21 Nov 2012 148,475 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2011 126,604 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 23 Nov 2011 126,604 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

offside front inner cv boot insecure

offside rear brake binding slightly

two exhaust mounts broken

Pass 19 Nov 2010 104,333 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)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 104,333 miles

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

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

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

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 18 Nov 2009 89,988 miles

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

slight play in nearside rear joints

Fail 18 Nov 2009 89,988 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

slight play in nearside rear joints

Pass 20 Nov 2008 81,278 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 66,792 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 52,272 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 52,081 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 51,626 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 36,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres worn on inner edge close to limit

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 YDX is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YDX, 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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AY52 YDX is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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