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AD53 ADE

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,370 mi
Last recorded149,370 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 ADE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 149,370 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 145,260 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 145,260 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 140,756 miles

Engine and vehicle undershields fitted

Sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Pass 22 Sep 2010 135,520 miles

Engine and vehicle undershields fitted

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted to nearside and 0ffside

Fail 17 Sep 2010 135,520 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine and vehicle undershields fitted

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted to nearside and 0ffside

Pass 17 Sep 2009 130,253 miles

Sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Fail 17 Sep 2009 130,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Pass 17 Sep 2008 125,538 miles

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

Offside tyre worn on inner edge

Sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Fail 17 Sep 2008 125,538 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside tyre worn on inner edge

Sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 118,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 118,375 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 87,071 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 87,071 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AD53 ADE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 AD53 ADE, 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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What year was AD53 ADE registered?

AD53 ADE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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