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AV53 DRX

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,496 mi
Last recorded92,496 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 DRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 92,496 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 6 Jul 2012 92,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

O/S/R COIL SPRING CORRODED

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 29 Jul 2011 75,627 miles

rear pads very low and discs worn

rear section of exhaust in a poor condition

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

front to rear brake pipes corroded

grease around the n/s cv boot

Fail 29 Jul 2011 75,622 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

front to rear brake pipes corroded

grease around the n/s cv boot

o/s front tyre on the legal limit, recommend replacement

rear pads very low and discs worn

rear section of exhaust in a poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,058 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 51,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jul 2008 41,273 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 35,208 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 DRX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DRX, 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 DRX registered?

AV53 DRX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is AV53 DRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 DRX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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