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AF03 OTK

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

190,417 mi
Last recorded190,417 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OTK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 190,417 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 190,417 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 188,898 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 188,898 miles

Centre Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (7.2.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 186,836 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 172,965 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 156,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 156,021 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 140,140 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 140,140 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 123,273 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 123,264 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 111,724 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 6 May 2009 111,724 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 97,632 miles

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 97,149 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 78,526 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 78,526 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 76,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 57,093 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 57,091 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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AF03 OTK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 AF03 OTK, 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 AF03 OTK registered?

AF03 OTK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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