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AV03 VVK

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,400 mi
Last recorded15,400 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 15,400 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 132,226 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 127,456 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 113,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all metal brake pipes corroded

both front steering rack ends play

Pass 23 Aug 2012 107,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 97,944 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 97,931 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 90,460 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 90,391 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 90,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 82,597 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 82,580 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 76,281 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 76,281 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 64,776 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 64,087 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 64,087 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 May 2006 50,099 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 VVK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VVK, 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 VVK registered?

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

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