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AV53 NFP

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,224 mi
Last recorded108,224 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2016 108,224 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

front flexi-pipe deteriorated

front subframe corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 100,010 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 93,655 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 93,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 87,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 87,938 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 79,360 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2011 71,268 miles

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

steering rack has slight play both sides

Pass 16 Sep 2010 65,344 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,292 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,909 miles

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 26 Sep 2007 41,904 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 29,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,585 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 NFP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 NFP, 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 NFP registered?

AV53 NFP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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