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AV52 FYS

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,341 mi
Last recorded73,341 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 73,341 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 72,688 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi hose. (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately release button missing (3.1.8)

Rear Exhaust box outer skin peeling

Pass 11 Apr 2016 68,337 miles

Engine Management lights on.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately Hand brake button lever tape (3.1.8)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 68,337 miles

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

Engine Management lights on.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately Hand brake button lever tape (3.1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,723 miles

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

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

engine light on

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 15 Apr 2014 65,836 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine light on

rear blades in poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,836 miles

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

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

engine light on

rear blades in poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2013 64,508 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 64,508 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

low brake pad light ON wheels should be removed to allow a full inspection of lining thickness

Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,582 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 62,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 59,927 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 59,927 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine management warning light is ON

Pass 5 Feb 2009 59,734 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 59,734 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 48,829 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 38,508 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 38,508 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 26,856 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 FYS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FYS, 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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What year was AV52 FYS registered?

AV52 FYS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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