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AV53 OFY

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,027 mi
Last recorded98,027 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 98,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded.

o/s rear tyre rcaking.exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 13 Sep 2017 98,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded.

o/s rear tyre rcaking.exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 86,236 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 75,643 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 75,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 70,704 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 66,437 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,608 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 62,608 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,821 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 45,584 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,075 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 32,075 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 23,481 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 20,581 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 16,182 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 OFY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OFY, 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 OFY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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