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AK03 UTM

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,604 mi
Last recorded150,604 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 150,604 miles

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 6 Feb 2013 140,143 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 123,452 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 123,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tailbox exhaust rubber not fitted although system supported ok.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 119,610 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

both front discs corroded slightly

both rear discs corroded slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2010 116,443 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 114,553 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 114,553 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 105,458 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 92,486 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 72,106 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 UTM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UTM, 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 UTM registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK03 UTM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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