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AO53 KXR

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,132 mi
Last recorded77,132 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 77,132 miles

front exhaust flexy

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2012 76,984 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust flexy

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 68,263 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 68,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 60,696 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front brake disc(s) slightly pitted

Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,507 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 57,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 50,137 miles

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

washer bottle leaking

wipers do not park automatically

Fail 17 Oct 2007 42,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 42,098 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,287 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 KXR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO53 KXR, 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 AO53 KXR registered?

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

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