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AD53 UOX

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,668 mi
Last recorded142,668 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 UOX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 142,668 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front and rear brake pipes under wheel arches greased restricting inspection

front discs inner faces corroded

full sill covers fitted and engine under covers fitted restricting inspection

o/s/r tyre age cracking in tread

rear no plate deteriated

rear suspension prescribed areas corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 142,662 miles

Braking system leaking pipe front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front and rear brake pipes under wheel arches greased restricting inspection

front discs inner faces corroded

full sill covers fitted and engine under covers fitted restricting inspection

o/s/r tyre age cracking in tread

rear no plate deteriated

rear suspension prescribed areas corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 132,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs wearing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 132,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs wearing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 128,273 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear silencer outer skin separated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 128,265 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear silencer outer skin separated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 127,427 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2013 127,410 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wiper blades split

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 126,692 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 116,617 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 100,635 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 89,304 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,107 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads showing signs of wear

Fail 14 Aug 2008 57,107 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front and rear brake pads showing signs of wear

Pass 17 Dec 2007 48,435 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 32,108 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges.

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 UOX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AD53 UOX, 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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AD53 UOX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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