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AV03 VWY

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,150 mi
Last recorded134,150 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 134,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 126,850 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 116,521 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 116,515 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

front exhaust flexi getting poor

Pass 16 Mar 2013 104,869 miles

Both centre exhaust hangers cracked but secure

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 94,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S Steering rack end has slight play

N/S Wiper blade split but clears screen

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

O/S Steering rack end has slight play

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

Oil level on minimum

Fail 15 Mar 2012 94,573 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S Steering rack end has slight play

N/S Wiper blade split but clears screen

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

O/S Steering rack end has slight play

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

Oil level on minimum

Pass 11 Mar 2011 83,213 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 83,069 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 74,695 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 65,148 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 54,156 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 45,379 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 36,926 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 VWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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