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AKZ 1851

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,523 mi
Last recorded148,523 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 1851
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 148,523 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 148,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 137,485 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 124,466 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 114,194 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 114,192 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 109,406 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside headlamp cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2007 109,406 miles

offside headlamp cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2006 104,295 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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AKZ 1851 is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AKZ 1851, 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 AKZ 1851 registered?

AKZ 1851 is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 5 February 2003.

Is AKZ 1851 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 1851 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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