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AK03 OUV

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,327 mi
Last recorded132,327 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 OUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 132,327 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 121,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 114,006 miles

engine has a slight oil leak

slight play in the steering rack

steering rack has a slight oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 106,663 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play detected in track rod inner joints

Fail 11 May 2011 106,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play detected in track rod inner joints

Pass 28 Apr 2010 97,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Mid exhaust heat shield insecure

child seat not secured

object stuck to windscreen causing obstruction to drivers view greater than 40mm in zone'b'(removed)

Pass 21 May 2009 91,043 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded.

front wiper blades not clearing screen very well.

o/s/r shock absorber leaking strongly advise.

winscreen damage n/s/f.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 78,600 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 63,356 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 48,285 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 OUV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OUV, 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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What year was AK03 OUV registered?

AK03 OUV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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