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AE52 NPP

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,604 mi
Last recorded91,604 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 NPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 91,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 86,067 miles

Front exhaust metal mounting broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear hand brake performance low

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear offside and rear nearside upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 86,067 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear hand brake performance low

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear offside and rear nearside upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 74,387 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 65,049 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 65,049 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 63,410 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 62,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust System In Poor Condition

N/s/f & Both Rear Tyres Cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 62,255 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust System In Poor Condition

N/s/f & Both Rear Tyres Cracking

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 60,364 miles

Exhaust system hanging brackets corroded.

Front exhaust flexi joint detiorated.

N/S/F tyre perished/cracking.

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside 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)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer detiorated.

Rear tyres perished/cracking/stepped/worn on inner edges.

Windscreen wiper rubbers split, but still adequately clear driver's view of the road.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 58,904 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

outer skin off rear box corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 57,626 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edges.

Centre exhaust hanger bracket broken but still adequately supported.

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer inner baffels deteriorated.

Fail 26 Sep 2011 57,626 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edges.

Centre exhaust hanger bracket broken but still adequately supported.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer inner baffels deteriorated.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,569 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 52,569 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,843 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 40,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,331 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2007 32,300 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 32,298 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 32,099 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 23,841 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 23,841 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres 3mm cutting out on inner edge bad

tracking 215/55/15h

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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AE52 NPP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AE52 NPP, 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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AE52 NPP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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