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AF53 OMC

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,893 mi
Last recorded138,893 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 OMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 138,893 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 138,870 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rears (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported under bonnet (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad wear indicator on

eml on

Fail 3 Apr 2018 138,853 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe and rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 127,529 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 127,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 114,449 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 114,449 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 97,091 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 71,583 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 63,612 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 55,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 48,900 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 42,287 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 34,029 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 34,029 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 23,204 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 10,465 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 8,890 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 OMC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OMC, 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 OMC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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