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AU53 VVT

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,748 mi
Last recorded115,748 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 115,748 miles

both rear direction indicators are discoloured and only just met requirement

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner shoulders

engine management light on

nearside front tyre at legal limit

offside front of steering rack has slight play

Fail 19 Dec 2015 115,721 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear direction indicators are discoloured and only just met requirement

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner shoulders

engine management light on

nearside front tyre at legal limit

offside front of steering rack has slight play

Pass 18 Feb 2015 109,598 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2015 109,598 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2014 100,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 100,838 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 90,563 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 82,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 71,780 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 62,468 miles

n/s/f brake sensor missing resulting inyellow light on

play in n/s steering rack

Pass 29 Oct 2008 53,998 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 57,354 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,137 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,964 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 VVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VVT, 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 VVT registered?

AU53 VVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AU53 VVT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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