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AO52 ZVW

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,078 mi
Last recorded134,078 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 134,078 miles

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Fail 5 May 2012 134,073 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has low pressure

offside rear tyre has low pressure

Pass 17 May 2011 124,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 May 2011 124,138 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 May 2010 112,671 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 104,404 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 104,088 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 89,844 miles

slight play in o/s rack

Pass 19 Mar 2007 78,242 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 136,977 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 126,366 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 126,366 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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AO52 ZVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO52 ZVW, 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 AO52 ZVW registered?

AO52 ZVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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