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AU02 UBX

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,345 mi
Last recorded111,345 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 UBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2013 111,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front indicator lens cracked. (not showing white light)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 111,345 miles

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

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

nearside front indicator lens cracked. (not showing white light)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 103,673 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside front tyre getting low

Fail 22 Jun 2012 103,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 24 Jun 2011 91,746 miles

o/s/f fog light glass broken

slight play in rear anti roll bar end bushes

Pass 6 Aug 2010 84,532 miles

minor screen damage, exhaust centre section rusted/blowing, tow ball not fitted at test, underside covered, sparewheel cover damage

Fail 6 Aug 2010 84,532 miles

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

minor screen damage, exhaust centre section rusted/blowing, tow ball not fitted at test, underside covered, sparewheel cover damage

Pass 20 Jun 2009 74,804 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 67,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 67,366 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 54,478 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 43,667 miles

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

front brake pads have +- 4000 miles left

front wheel bearings have slight play in them

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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AU02 UBX is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 79,130 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 Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU02 UBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU02 UBX is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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