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AF51 OFN

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

47,120 mi
Last recorded47,120 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 47,120 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 47,120 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 46,158 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 46,158 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front link arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 45,431 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 43,068 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 42,399 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 41,984 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 41,658 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 41,233 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,245 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,490 miles

cover sills

Fail 3 Apr 2013 38,490 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,243 miles

cover sill

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 38,242 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cover sill

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,337 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,591 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cover sills

tinted windoors

Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,262 miles

cover sill s

windows tinted

Fail 29 Sep 2008 30,236 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

cover sill s

windows tinted

Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,409 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,317 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 17,733 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 17,720 miles

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

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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AF51 OFN is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AF51 OFN, 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 AF51 OFN registered?

AF51 OFN is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AF51 OFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 OFN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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