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AU09 ZJY

2009 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,117 mi
Last recorded131,117 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vectra80,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 ZJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 131,117 miles

Front Headlights slightly cloudy

Handrake lever has slight travel

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight surface rust on front subframe and rear axle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped @ offside outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2025 131,117 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlights slightly cloudy

Handrake lever has slight travel

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight surface rust on front subframe and rear axle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped @ offside outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 124,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped @ offside outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 124,062 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped @ offside outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 116,206 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 116,205 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 108,857 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

minor engine oil leaks.

Fail 24 Jan 2022 108,854 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

minor engine oil leaks.

Pass 11 Jan 2021 100,217 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 14 Jan 2020 96,598 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 85,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 85,996 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,537 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 61,073 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge main tread 3mm

Pass 25 Jan 2016 47,981 miles

o/s/f & n/s/r tyre treads low

Fail 25 Jan 2016 47,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f & n/s/r tyre treads low

Pass 29 Jan 2015 34,904 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 34,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 25,210 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 20,095 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 13,496 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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AU09 ZJY is a 2009 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 80,104 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 AU09 ZJY, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU09 ZJY is a 2009 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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