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AF03 OUD

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

166,843 mi
Last recorded166,843 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 166,843 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

accident damage to front end

ctr exhaust mount missing

screen has minor damage in swept area

slight movement in both rear eheels

Fail 26 Aug 2016 166,843 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

accident damage to front end

ctr exhaust mount missing

screen has minor damage in swept area

slight movement in both rear eheels

Pass 11 May 2015 153,237 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 May 2015 153,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 141,971 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 136,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 136,834 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 124,346 miles

Slight corrosion both front Brake discs

Slight play in Nearside Steering rack siderod ball end

both rear tyres starting to wear uneven on inner edge of tread

Fail 4 Jan 2012 124,341 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres starting to wear uneven on inner edge of tread

Slight corrosion both front Brake discs

Slight play in Nearside Steering rack siderod ball end

Pass 5 Jan 2011 112,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise engine mamagement light on

advise steering rack ends worn

Fail 13 Jan 2010 100,805 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs wareing unevenly

slight free play in n/s in the steering rack

tested in wet conditions

Pass 13 Jan 2010 100,805 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs wareing unevenly

slight free play in n/s in the steering rack

tested in wet conditions

Fail 9 Jan 2009 88,358 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 88,358 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 76,296 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 76,295 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 63,543 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 63,543 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 69,933 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 69,933 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 OUD is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 OUD, 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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AF03 OUD is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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