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AV53 AZL

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,132 mi
Last recorded120,132 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 AZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 120,132 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 120,130 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 103,946 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 103,738 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 95,618 miles

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

Front exhaust hangers broken but system still adequately supported

Front to nearside rear flexi brake pipe running above rear subframe corroded

Front to offside rear flexi brake pipe slightly corroded

Nail in offside front tyre, worn close to legal limit and wearing inner and outer edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 95,618 miles

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

Front exhaust hangers broken but system still adequately supported

Front to nearside rear flexi brake pipe running above rear subframe corroded

Front to offside rear flexi brake pipe slightly corroded

Nail in offside front tyre, worn close to legal limit and wearing inner and outer edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 86,136 miles

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

exhaust system poor but not leaking

Pass 25 Sep 2012 77,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2012 77,971 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2011 67,975 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 60,459 miles

rear washers (water or slime) faulty

Fail 17 Aug 2010 60,459 miles

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

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

rear washers (water or slime) faulty

Pass 14 Aug 2009 50,758 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,521 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 42,521 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,324 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,900 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 AZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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