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AY52 ZWJ

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,617 mi
Last recorded168,617 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 168,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system front flexi section deteriorated

exhaust system rear back box deteriorated

nearside rear tyre shows wear to its inner shoulder

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm and shows irregular wear to its inner shoulder

oil leak

play inner joints

Pass 8 Oct 2014 159,457 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside front windshield wiper worn

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm and shows cracking within its tread

Pass 12 Oct 2013 151,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear box deteiorated but not blowing

Fail 12 Oct 2013 151,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear box deteiorated but not blowing

Pass 9 Oct 2012 143,273 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2012 143,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2011 135,722 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake pads and discs worn advise a full brake check

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2011 135,717 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat shied rattling

front brake pads and discs worn advise a full brake check

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2010 125,894 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn advise a full brake check

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2009 115,435 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 104,968 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 104,968 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 92,534 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 89,543 miles

TAILPIPE OUTER SKIN CORRODING † †SLIGHT FLUID LEAK @ STEERING RACK

Pass 21 Nov 2005 71,633 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 71,593 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE

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 ZWJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZWJ, 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 ZWJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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