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A15 TRF

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

156,053 mi
Last recorded156,053 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 TRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 156,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

childlock on n/s/r door

o/s/r handbrake return spring broken

remove phone holder from windscreen

small stonechip in zone b

Fail 21 Mar 2013 155,861 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

childlock on n/s/r door

o/s/r handbrake return spring broken

remove phone holder from windscreen

small stonechip in zone b

Pass 31 Mar 2012 148,165 miles

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

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

eml light on

Fail 31 Mar 2012 148,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

eml light on

Pass 17 Mar 2011 126,673 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 126,665 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 126,511 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 114,946 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 114,945 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2009 98,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 98,729 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 85,038 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 68,720 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 49,854 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 49,854 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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A15 TRF is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 A15 TRF, 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 A15 TRF registered?

A15 TRF is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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