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AF53 NYX

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,968 mi
Last recorded110,968 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 NYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 110,968 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 110,968 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 110,034 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 110,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 108,093 miles

F/n/side lower swivel slight play

F/o/side shocker slight leak

F/o/side tyre worn inner edge

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2018 99,865 miles

Rear shockers worn

Pass 16 Jan 2017 96,615 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 96,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front brake squeal

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

some corrosion radius arm mountings

Pass 13 Jan 2016 90,791 miles

Offside Rear tyre perrished

n/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 13 Jan 2016 90,791 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear tyre perrished

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 14 Oct 2014 84,726 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 84,713 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 79,643 miles

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 11 Oct 2013 79,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2012 74,914 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 74,914 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 70,230 miles

n/s/f tyre poor on edges

w/screen has slight damage on zone [a]

Fail 19 Sep 2011 70,230 miles

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

w/screen has slight damage on zone [a]

Pass 30 Sep 2010 65,619 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 65,619 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 61,347 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 58,683 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 53,796 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 53,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 37,251 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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AF53 NYX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AF53 NYX, 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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AF53 NYX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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