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AV52 ECE

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,939 mi
Last recorded82,939 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 ECE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 82,939 miles

nearside front, offside front, offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2016 73,977 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 73,960 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 72,594 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,594 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 70,110 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 66,434 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 66,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 62,827 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 59,126 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 59,109 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 54,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 54,391 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 48,158 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 48,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 41,244 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 32,171 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2005 32,171 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)

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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AV52 ECE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AV52 ECE, 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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AV52 ECE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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