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AE02 CFJ

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

274,295 mi
Last recorded274,295 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 CFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 274,295 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 274,295 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

o/s/r tyre 2-3mm

Pass 25 Jan 2011 243,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

rear discs corroding

Fail 22 Jan 2011 243,945 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear discs corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2010 210,612 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 210,261 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 176,742 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 176,542 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 153,953 miles

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

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 25 Jan 2007 128,806 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 128,806 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2006 105,659 miles

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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AE02 CFJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AE02 CFJ, 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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AE02 CFJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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