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AV03 KJE

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,966 mi
Last recorded83,966 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 KJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 83,966 miles

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

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

both rear tyre's tread lifted on edge's

play in both side's of steering rack

Fail 27 Jul 2013 83,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both rear tyre's tread lifted on edge's

play in both side's of steering rack

Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,391 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven wear on there inner edges

Engine oil residue

Offside front tyre has wear on its inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2012 73,391 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres have uneven wear on there inner edges

Engine oil residue

Offside front tyre has wear on its inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2011 60,282 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 50,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in both front steering arm tie rods

Fail 4 May 2010 50,028 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in both front steering arm tie rods

Pass 6 May 2009 45,002 miles

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

front exhaust down pipe flexy worn

Pass 8 May 2008 39,984 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)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 32,060 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 32,060 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,348 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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AV03 KJE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AV03 KJE, 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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AV03 KJE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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