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AV53 UGR

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,972 mi
Last recorded85,972 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 85,972 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 76,405 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 73,337 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 29 Sep 2022 73,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 72,719 miles

All tyres bald on the inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2020 72,321 miles

Coolant leak ()

all tyres bald on the edges

Pass 25 Sep 2019 71,597 miles

All tyres worn on edges.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres have just under 3mm tread depth left.

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded through.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 68,715 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 65,717 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 62,910 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,756 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,120 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 56,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,673 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 51,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 46,537 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,692 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,486 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,857 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,900 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 19,179 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 13,857 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 UGR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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