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AO53 KXN

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,753 mi
Last recorded134,753 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 134,753 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 129,806 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear x2 (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 124,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases boxes (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (215/50/17w) (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2016 124,954 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounts broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases boxes (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (215/50/17w) (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2015 119,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake has a small bind

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement dee bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 119,381 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 113,297 miles

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

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

exhaust mounts broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 2 Oct 2014 113,259 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

exhaust mounts broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 4 Oct 2013 108,436 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 108,436 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 106,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 4 Oct 2012 106,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 1 Oct 2011 102,008 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2010 92,839 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 92,829 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 87,576 miles

both back box outer casings slightly corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front and centre exhaust brackets slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded and slightly worn

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded

slight play in offside rack joint

Pass 6 Oct 2008 79,807 miles

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

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

nail in nearside front tyre

offside handbrake performance on lower limit

Pass 9 Oct 2007 68,874 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2006 56,203 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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AO53 KXN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO53 KXN, 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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AO53 KXN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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