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AC03 CPE

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,770 mi
Last recorded78,770 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 CPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 78,770 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Fail 9 Sep 2015 78,770 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 12 Sep 2014 63,600 miles

brake pad wear indicator light staying on / new pads fitted

front exhaust mounting bracket broken / missing but exhaust still supported

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight movement in nearside inner steering rack arm

Fail 12 Sep 2014 63,600 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pad wear indicator light staying on / new pads fitted

front exhaust mounting bracket broken / missing but exhaust still supported

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight movement in nearside inner steering rack arm

Pass 13 Sep 2013 49,470 miles

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

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

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

exaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,670 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2012 44,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,123 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front bothside inner brake discs edges corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 3,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

inner front brake discs corroded.

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,404 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2008 23,123 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 19,126 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 19,088 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 15,819 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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AC03 CPE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AC03 CPE, 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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AC03 CPE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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