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AG03 AAX

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,653 mi
Last recorded121,653 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 AAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 121,653 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

front subframe and suspension arms / rear axle / nearside front coil spring / rear brake hose ferrules - Corroding

nearside and offside front track rods (rack end) - slight play

offside front indicator pale

rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

steering column universal joints - play

Fail 14 Jul 2015 121,639 miles

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

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

engine management light on

front subframe and suspension arms / rear axle / nearside front coil spring / rear brake hose ferrules - Corroding

nearside and offside front track rods (rack end) - slight play

offside front indicator pale

rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

steering column universal joints - play

Pass 17 Jul 2014 116,381 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering column universal joint (upper) has slight play

Fail 17 Jul 2014 116,381 miles

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

steering column universal joint (upper) has slight play

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 109,086 miles

near side front tyre worn on inside edge

slight play in steering column

Pass 30 Jul 2013 109,086 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front brake pipe to hose corroded

rear brake hose ferrules / exhaust system / front suspension arms - Corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 102,516 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

centre and rear exhaust heatshields slightly insecure

front and rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

front subframe and exhaust system corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2012 102,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

centre and rear exhaust heatshields slightly insecure

front and rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

front subframe and exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 96,830 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 96,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 91,273 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Jun 2009 70,322 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly out of shape

nearside rear tyre close to limit - worn outer edge

Fail 5 Jun 2009 70,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads getting low

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly out of shape

nearside rear tyre close to limit - worn outer edge

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Nov 2007 46,916 miles

exhaust system - surface corrosion

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,910 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva?

Based on 2,820,552 MOT tests across 186,055 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,593
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
186,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,414
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45,385
coil spring broken 39,596
Stop lamp not working 39,031
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AG03 AAX is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 62,984 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 Meriva fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AG03 AAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AG03 AAX is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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