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AV03 VWX

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,315 mi
Last recorded84,315 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 84,315 miles

Engine Management Light is illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S Headlight lens hazed over but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S Headlight lens hazed over but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering rack has a slight leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 84,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S Front tyre worn below the legal requirement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S Front tyre worn below the legal requirement (4.1.E.1)

Engine Management Light is illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S Headlight lens hazed over but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S Headlight lens hazed over but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering rack has a slight leak

Pass 7 May 2015 80,644 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 74,776 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 67,383 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 67,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 61,204 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 53,724 miles

N/s rear seat belt not fully checked,child seat fitted

Pass 27 May 2010 48,708 miles

N/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,829 miles

N/s/r seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 41,196 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 41,193 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 36,242 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 31,187 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 31,187 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 VWX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VWX, 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 VWX registered?

AV03 VWX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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