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AK53 YWU

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,994 mi
Last recorded90,994 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 90,994 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 78,271 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,897 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre exhaust mount missing but not considered insecure.

exhaust downpipe flexy deteriorated.

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2014 62,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre mount deteriorated

rerar silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,688 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,134 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 47,121 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 40,402 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,167 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,243 miles

offside rear tyre perished near to cord depth

rear indicator bulbs gone white

rear suspension upper bushes worn

Fail 26 Feb 2009 28,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre perished near to cord depth

rear indicator bulbs gone white

rear suspension upper bushes worn

Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,501 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

all tyres perished quite badly

both rear suspension top bushes have slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2006 14,786 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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AK53 YWU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AK53 YWU, 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 YWU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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