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AU53 VTK

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

142,930 mi
Last recorded142,930 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VTK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 142,930 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 142,929 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 133,464 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 122,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 106,979 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 93,512 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 88,657 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 83,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 78,607 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 73,678 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 68,162 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 59,508 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,739 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 42,011 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 117,059 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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AU53 VTK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AU53 VTK, 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 AU53 VTK registered?

AU53 VTK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AU53 VTK safe to buy?

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