MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,352 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vectra?
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AU53 VTO 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 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 AU53 VTO, 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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AU53 VTO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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