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A13 RJY

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

155,020 mi
Last recorded155,020 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 RJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 155,020 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 153,799 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

h/b return spring missing

Pass 21 Nov 2022 151,087 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 151,085 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 149,860 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 148,813 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 146,999 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jan 2020 146,998 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 145,970 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 145,088 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 144,328 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 144,328 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 143,335 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 142,330 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 142,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

offside front tyre sidewalls damage driven flat 215/45/17W

Pass 8 Jan 2014 140,987 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 138,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 135,620 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 135,620 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 132,839 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 123,185 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 112,530 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 112,530 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 104,689 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 96,223 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 96,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A13 RJY is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 86,171 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 A13 RJY, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A13 RJY registered?

A13 RJY is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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