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AV03 SYJ

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,826 mi
Last recorded158,826 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 SYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 158,826 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 155,880 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 152,536 miles

Nsr and osr tyres worn inner edges

Osr front to back nsr centre and nsr brake pipes corroded but not yet considered excessive

Pass 25 Sep 2014 137,628 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2013 124,114 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 112,619 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 101,189 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 90,213 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 80,568 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 71,267 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 71,267 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 61,215 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 51,915 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R SUSPENSION

Pass 25 Mar 2006 47,293 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 SYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AV03 SYJ, 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 AV03 SYJ registered?

AV03 SYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AV03 SYJ safe to buy?

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