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AO03 CZA

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,991 mi
Last recorded117,991 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 CZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 117,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pad warning light on

front discs corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 112,780 miles

front brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked

front shocks corroded

o/side rear lower sidelight inop

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 30 Oct 2014 112,780 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked

front shocks corroded

o/side rear lower sidelight inop

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 27 Oct 2014 112,778 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre pressure low

Pass 1 Nov 2013 101,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front exhaust section deteriorated

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 101,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front exhaust section deteriorated

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 87,858 miles

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust System Corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2012 87,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust System Corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 69,909 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 69,909 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,938 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 55,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,584 miles

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

rear number plate started to deteriorate

Fail 9 Dec 2009 46,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear number plate started to deteriorate

Pass 24 Nov 2008 34,790 miles

exhaust rusty

offside front,and offside rear metal brake pipes rusty

rear number plate has signs of water ingress

Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,201 miles

exhaust rusty

offside front and both front to rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

signs of water ingress rear number plate

Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,882 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,893 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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AO03 CZA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AO03 CZA, 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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AO03 CZA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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