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AV52 FZG

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,679 mi
Last recorded115,679 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 115,679 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 115,679 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 111,608 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 111,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 102,787 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front number plate cracked

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2016 102,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

front number plate cracked

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 97,529 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

oil leak cam cover

Pass 22 Jan 2014 92,836 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 80,552 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 80,552 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 69,373 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 54,452 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 54,452 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 45,764 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 39,708 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 39,708 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 35,384 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 35,256 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 28,176 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 21,864 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 FZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FZG, 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 FZG registered?

AV52 FZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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