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AM51 MUS

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Yellow Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,737 mi
Last recorded70,737 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 MUS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 70,737 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 70,716 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 62,854 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 55,295 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 55,286 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front rack ends slight play

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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AM51 MUS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Yellow with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AM51 MUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM51 MUS registered?

AM51 MUS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is AM51 MUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 MUS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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