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AK03 VEP

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,082 mi
Last recorded133,082 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 133,082 miles

both front shock absorbers are starting to weep oil

both rear brake hose ferules are corroded but not excessive

front subframe is corroded but not excessive

offside front tyre has worn to the minimum limit and is worn on the inner edge

offside rear spring is corroded

rear exhaust support bracket has broken off

rear subframe is corroded but not excessive

Pass 26 Apr 2016 128,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both headlamp lenses deterioated

exhaust hanger corroded tailbox

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear subframe mounting points both corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2016 128,495 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both headlamp lenses deterioated

exhaust hanger corroded tailbox

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear subframe mounting points both corroded

Pass 2 May 2015 124,242 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 124,207 miles

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 118,275 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 114,959 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 114,959 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 109,750 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 107,437 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 107,369 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 102,880 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 97,087 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 97,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 87,674 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 77,821 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 77,109 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 59,201 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 VEP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel 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 AK03 VEP, 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 VEP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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