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AK03 DZL

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Gold Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,561 mi
Last recorded155,561 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 155,561 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease or material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 147,039 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dragon removed from windscreen prior to test ()

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 132,650 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Teddy removed prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in inner steering rack joint ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 121,759 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 111,298 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 111,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 96,856 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 96,837 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 77,553 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 77,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 72,508 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 72,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 67,587 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 67,587 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 62,198 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,870 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,490 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 46,490 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,932 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 31,175 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,893 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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AK03 DZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Gold with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK03 DZL, 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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AK03 DZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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