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AK53 NDU

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,531 mi
Last recorded98,531 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 98,531 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 98,531 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside inner driveshaft gaitor split

Fail 23 Sep 2009 95,265 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

air bag light on.

air con rad damaged.

front bumper lower trim adrift.

offside front lower windscreen has small stone chip.(outside swept volume)

offside rear tyre inner and outer edge has slight wear.

windscreen washer bottle cap missing.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 89,890 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 89,890 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 73,348 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2007 94,261 miles

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

rear number plate needs attensin

Pass 15 Nov 2006 79,238 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

all 4 tyres just on limit

front + REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY JUDDERING

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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AK53 NDU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK53 NDU, 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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AK53 NDU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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