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AV52 FVN

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,521 mi
Last recorded165,521 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 165,521 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 165,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 158,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak eng ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 158,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak eng ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 153,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

significant engine oil leak

top of windscreen cracked but not within drivers view

Fail 19 Sep 2016 153,032 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn insecure (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

significant engine oil leak

top of windscreen cracked but not within drivers view

Fail 16 Sep 2016 153,032 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen cracked at top & not within drivers view

Fail 5 Sep 2016 152,749 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen cracked at top & not within drivers view

Pass 2 Sep 2015 143,353 miles

nearside front side mirror cracked

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2015 143,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front side mirror cracked

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 136,222 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 124,687 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 112,579 miles

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

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

OSR Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 112,575 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

OSR Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 106,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front driveshafts inner boots split

Pass 7 Dec 2010 98,498 miles

advise front discs corroded on the edges

advise n/s/r tyre down to the limit

advise small chip in windscreen

Fail 7 Dec 2010 98,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front discs corroded on the edges

advise n/s/r tyre down to the limit

advise small chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Jan 2010 93,205 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 84,847 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 84,847 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 68,468 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2007 52,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 52,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 39,168 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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AV52 FVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FVN, 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 FVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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