MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
n/s door mirror badly cracked
o/s handbrake rearing slightly low
slight play in inner rack end o/s
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
brake pipes slightly corroded
exhaust corroded
slight play in o/s sterring arm
windscreen deteriorated
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
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
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)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vectra?
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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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