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AU53 VUN

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,601 mi
Last recorded122,601 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VUN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 122,601 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 116,538 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 109,921 miles

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

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 9 Nov 2010 102,042 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 92,286 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 92,113 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

advise o/s/r position lamp 50 % innop

Pass 10 Nov 2008 78,357 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 78,202 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 65,510 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 131,326 miles

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)

Slight click from offside rear wheel when rotated.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 99,351 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 99,350 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VUN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUN, 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 VUN registered?

AU53 VUN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is AU53 VUN safe to buy?

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