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AO03 AAZ

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,340 mi
Last recorded122,340 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 AAZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 122,340 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2016 122,340 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 112,127 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 98,269 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 98,269 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 86,310 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 83,673 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 83,590 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 79,167 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 69,981 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 69,981 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 61,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,723 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 50,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2008 36,929 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 30,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

both front tyres wearing on edges

child seat fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2006 22,553 miles

slight damage to n/s/r wheel and tyre.

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva?

Based on 2,820,552 MOT tests across 186,055 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,593
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
186,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,414
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45,385
coil spring broken 39,596
Stop lamp not working 39,031
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AO03 AAZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 62,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Meriva fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 AAZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO03 AAZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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