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AV53 AZD

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

168,949 mi
Last recorded168,949 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 AZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 168,949 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 168,949 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 159,169 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 152,073 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 152,073 miles

all exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 142,513 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 142,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 130,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 130,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 118,805 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

exhaust mountings very tender

Fail 1 Sep 2009 118,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

exhaust mountings very tender

Pass 11 Aug 2008 102,603 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 102,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 87,239 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 87,239 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 69,834 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 69,834 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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AV53 AZD is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AV53 AZD, 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 AV53 AZD registered?

AV53 AZD is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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