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AV53 DSX

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,029 mi
Last recorded122,029 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 122,029 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes, front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 113,682 miles

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

Offside steering inner arm has slight play.

advise vehicle has oil leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2014 104,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

big oil leak

middle and rear brake pipes coroded

Pass 21 Sep 2013 93,044 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 82,196 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 71,404 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front anti roll bar links rubber split

exhaust heat sheild insecure

front & rear brake pads low

offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2010 59,984 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front disc pitted

Fail 25 Sep 2010 59,797 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and offside front discs are slightly worn

Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,581 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,043 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,141 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,093 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 DSX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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

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