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AO03 NNP

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,885 mi
Last recorded155,885 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 NNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 155,885 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 155,885 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 152,609 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 152,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 149,053 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 149,053 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 145,182 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 145,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 140,743 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 140,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 136,361 miles

o/s/f steering rack inner ball

Fail 3 Dec 2015 136,349 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure pad warning light on (3.6.I.5)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f steering rack inner ball

Pass 20 Nov 2014 131,998 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad warning light on n/sf wire broken

front wiper blades split

Fail 18 Nov 2014 131,988 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad warning light on n/sf wire broken

front wiper blades split

Pass 12 Nov 2013 128,316 miles

n/s

n/s/f brake pad warning light wire chafing

Fail 7 Nov 2013 128,308 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

n/s

n/s/f brake pad warning light wire chafing

Pass 17 Nov 2012 124,657 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake warning light on

nsf brake warning cable catching on wheel

nsf tyre on 2mm

nsr shock absorber noisey

water leaked from coolant resivoir during test

Fail 15 Nov 2012 124,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake warning light on

nsf brake warning cable catching on wheel

nsf tyre on 2mm

nsr shock absorber noisey

water leaked from coolant resivoir during test

Pass 16 Nov 2011 120,102 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 120,094 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 114,303 miles

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

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

both front discs worn

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

o/s rack end has play

Pass 11 Sep 2009 105,026 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 91,013 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 80,077 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 80,077 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 55,184 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 55,184 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall slight damage

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 NNP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 NNP, 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 NNP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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