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AO03 VXC

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,860 mi
Last recorded80,860 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 80,860 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 80,854 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 77,745 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust hanger broken

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and cracked

Oil leak

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 28 May 2016 77,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front coil springs corroded

Both front wipers starting to smear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust hanger broken

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and cracking

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 74,333 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm (215/55WR16) legal limit is 1.6mm

both rear upper suspension arms have play at a joint

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 1 May 2015 74,333 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres worn to 2mm (215/55WR16) legal limit is 1.6mm

both rear upper suspension arms have play at a joint

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,793 miles

bonnet catch loose but still operating-oil leak-steering rack slight play-front and rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 30 Apr 2014 66,793 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

bonnet catch loose but still operating-oil leak-steering rack slight play-front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Mar 2013 62,318 miles

front disc's corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2013 62,318 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front disc's corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2012 55,137 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 47,712 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 39,252 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 39,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,120 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 19,607 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 19,607 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 13,640 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 6,207 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 VXC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VXC, 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 AO03 VXC registered?

AO03 VXC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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