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AV53 LWY

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 LWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake effort only just met 16%

Pass 22 Oct 2014 80,282 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 80,282 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,889 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 73,889 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 67,675 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 60,068 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 60,068 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 53,830 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 46,460 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,460 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,930 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 32,388 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 25,633 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 LWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LWY, 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 LWY registered?

AV53 LWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AV53 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 LWY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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