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A9 DMU

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,600 mi
Last recorded170,600 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 DMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 170,600 miles

Front subframe corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play at upper steering column.

Fail 23 Apr 2015 170,591 miles

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

Front subframe corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play at upper steering column.

Pass 8 May 2014 161,774 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

left front tyre cut outer sidewall

right front tyre worn inner edge

towbar partially obstructing rear no. plate

Fail 6 May 2014 161,711 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine light on

left front tyre cut outer sidewall

right front tyre worn inner edge

right rear brake sticking

towbar partially obstructing rear no. plate

Pass 8 May 2013 146,306 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 130,537 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 130,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2011 112,642 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 96,275 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 96,275 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 72,087 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 53,085 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 34,249 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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A9 DMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 83,864 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 A9 DMU, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A9 DMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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