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AV03 VUJ

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,085 mi
Last recorded165,085 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 165,085 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front to rear brake pipes badly routed

fuel filter corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2018 164,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front to rear brake pipes badly routed

fuel filter corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 158,278 miles

Both inner tie rods slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2016 146,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 127,799 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front wipers slightly smear

NS headlamp aim slightly faded

OS headlamp aim slightly faded

Rear wiper split

Fail 10 Oct 2014 127,799 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Chip in windscreen

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front wipers slightly smear

NS headlamp aim slightly faded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

OS headlamp aim slightly faded

Rear wiper split

Pass 14 Oct 2013 112,539 miles

slight play and oil leak in steering rack

Pass 11 Oct 2012 98,441 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NS tie rod slight movement in ball joint

Fail 11 Oct 2012 98,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front wipers slightly smear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NS tie rod slight movement in ball joint

Pass 29 Sep 2011 82,433 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 67,414 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 52,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 52,818 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 43,155 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 24,543 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 17,661 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 VUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,198cc 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 AV03 VUJ, 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 VUJ registered?

AV03 VUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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