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AV53 VAM

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

236,101 mi
Last recorded236,101 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 236,101 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 231,884 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 231,884 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 222,739 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 222,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 219,626 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 218,391 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Left and right (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 217,790 miles

exhaust corroded, but not blowing

steering rack slightly worn

Pass 25 Nov 2014 216,563 miles

rear silencer deteriorated, but not blowing

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 214,949 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust deterioated but not blowing

Fail 7 Nov 2013 214,947 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust deterioated but not blowing

Pass 12 Nov 2012 214,274 miles

rear silencer badly deteriorated, but not blowing

steering rack worn slightly

Fail 12 Nov 2012 214,270 miles

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

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

rear silencer badly deteriorated, but not blowing

steering rack worn slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2011 206,901 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 206,898 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 180,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 157,136 miles

front tyres gettimng low (3mm)

rear tyres feathered on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2008 147,465 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 137,021 miles

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

rear number plate plastic starting to bubble

Pass 6 Dec 2006 111,099 miles

offside rear tyre uneven wear inside edge

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 VAM 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 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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

AV53 VAM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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