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AV53 DFL

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,200 mi
Last recorded124,200 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 DFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 124,200 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)

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

oil on min

Fail 23 Feb 2015 124,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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)

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

oil on min

Pass 26 Feb 2014 122,605 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 112,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 104,676 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 104,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 85,564 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 76,599 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 76,599 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 67,179 miles

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

N/S/F brake pad warning wire broke

N/S/R tyre sidewall perished

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 67,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

N/S/F brake pad warning wire broke

N/S/R tyre sidewall perished

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Nail in O/S/F tyre

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F tyre sidewall perished

Pass 14 Feb 2009 60,215 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

N/S/R tyre sidewall perished

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 60,215 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

N/S/R tyre sidewall perished

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 53,698 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 44,572 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2006 41,511 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER HANDLE GRIP SHOWING SIGNS OF BECOMING INSECURE

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

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

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 DFL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DFL, 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 DFL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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