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AV53 DCZ

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

159,213 mi
Last recorded159,213 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 DCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 159,213 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 136,315 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 136,315 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 119,663 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 119,663 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 109,181 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 100,998 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 100,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 97,858 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 93,423 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 93,423 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 86,813 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 86,813 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 77,516 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 77,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

EML lamp on

Remote inop

Fail 20 Dec 2006 66,991 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 66,991 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 DCZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DCZ, 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 DCZ registered?

AV53 DCZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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