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AF03 OTN

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,872 mi
Last recorded87,872 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OTN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2013 87,872 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 82,675 miles

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

exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 9 Feb 2011 79,371 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 75,190 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Rear registration plate - dirt getting between laminates

Pass 23 Feb 2009 70,864 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate - dirt getting between laminates

Fail 21 Feb 2009 70,864 miles

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate - dirt getting between laminates

Pass 27 Feb 2008 66,433 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 27 Feb 2008 66,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 23 Feb 2008 66,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 59,894 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 59,894 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 51,677 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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AF03 OTN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OTN, 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 OTN registered?

AF03 OTN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AF03 OTN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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