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AV03 VXA

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

161,250 mi
Last recorded161,250 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2018 161,250 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear side lights top bulb not working

front brake pads - 3mm

front sub-frame repairs evident and covered in plastic trim

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2017 148,306 miles

n/s door mirror badly cracked

o/s handbrake rearing slightly low

slight play in inner rack end o/s

Fail 13 Oct 2017 148,302 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mount corroded off (7.1.1)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps badly pitted-no images (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit and out of shape (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

n/s door mirror badly cracked

o/s handbrake rearing slightly low

only one o/s brake light bulb working

slight play in inner rack end o/s

washers poor

Pass 12 Oct 2016 132,789 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust front mounting corroded

headlight beams deteriorating

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2016 132,786 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust front mounting corroded

headlight beams deteriorating

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 113,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside non obligatory mirror damaged.advise attention.

Fail 4 Sep 2015 113,431 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside non obligatory mirror damaged.advise attention.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 102,245 miles

exhaust bracket deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes (both) corroded

n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 7 Aug 2014 102,245 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust bracket deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes (both) corroded

n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 20 Aug 2013 95,496 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f wiper split

n/s/r coil spring slightly corroded

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 20 Aug 2013 95,496 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f wiper split

n/s/r coil spring slightly corroded

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 21 Aug 2012 89,011 miles

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

slight play in o/s sterring arm

windscreen deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2012 89,011 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

slight play in o/s sterring arm

windscreen deteriorated

Fail 18 Aug 2011 80,793 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

bottom of windscreen deteriorated

brake pipes corroded

flexy hoses deteriorated

front tyres worn

o/s/f indicator discoloured

rear arm bushes worn

slight play in both steering arms and track rod ends

springs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 80,793 miles

bottom of windscreen deteriorated

brake pipes corroded

flexy hoses deteriorated

front tyres worn

o/s/f indicator discoloured

rear arm bushes worn

slight play in both steering arms and track rod ends

springs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 73,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 65,160 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 61,563 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 54,264 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 43,371 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 35,265 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 VXA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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