2001 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · KG51 AFU
2001 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 186,794 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KG51 AFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2024
- 186,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KG51 AFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Vectra (KG51 AFU) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassi”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
KG51 AFU Mileage History
- 25/10/2021172,165 mi
- 26/10/2022177,082 mi+4,917 mi
- 25/10/2023187,381 mi+10,299 mi
- 02/11/2023182,461 mi-4,920 mi
- 17/10/2024186,794 mi+4,333 mi
Average of roughly 4,911 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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