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AU53 VUW

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,444 mi
Last recorded139,444 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 139,444 miles

1 ltr of oil added to engine as low

Offside Rear brake shield rusting

Oil leak osf poss oil switch ()

engine light on

Fail 13 Oct 2017 139,390 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported several hangers missing and exhaust broken at flexi (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

1 ltr of oil added to engine as low

Offside Rear brake shield rusting

Oil leak osf poss oil switch ()

engine light on

Pass 6 Oct 2016 133,282 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm cracked and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm cracked and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

fuel filter corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 126,341 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe broken

Front tyres pereshing/ wearing on edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm and cracked in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp nearly broken

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Rear number plate lamps dim

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2015 126,320 miles

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

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

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe broken

Front tyres pereshing/ wearing on edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm and cracked in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp nearly broken

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Rear number plate lamps dim

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 117,855 miles

front and rear exhaust mounts corroded and weak

n/s/r tyre perished between tread

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

play in both front steering arms

Fail 28 Jul 2014 117,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front and rear exhaust mounts corroded and weak

n/s/r tyre perished between tread

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

play in both front steering arms

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2013 111,515 miles

all exhaust mountings weak

baffels breaking up in rear exhaust silencer

near side rear light unit cracked

off side front metal brake pipe to flexi slightly corroded

off side rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 1 Sep 2012 105,117 miles

baffels breaking up in rear exhaust

near side front tyre tread on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

off side front tyre tread on 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

off side rear tyre slightly out of shape

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 30 Aug 2011 97,946 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 91,162 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 82,932 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 76,509 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 EXHAUST CORRODED.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 69,717 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES.

Fail 30 Aug 2007 69,588 miles

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

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 61,381 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 VUW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VUW, 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 VUW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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