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AV53 KYK

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,105 mi
Last recorded125,105 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 KYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 125,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front flexi hoses insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2018 119,362 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear above rear subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear - clip missing from brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

heavy use of underseal on repair to front subframe

Fail 19 Jul 2018 119,354 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear above rear subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear - clip missing from brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

heavy use of underseal on repair to front subframe

Fail 8 Jun 2018 118,445 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 111,268 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 111,268 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 96,275 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 95,207 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 92,385 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 92,385 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 88,731 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 85,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 85,354 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 80,913 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 80,913 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 76,807 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 73,063 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 68,964 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 63,591 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 55,074 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 KYK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KYK, 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 KYK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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