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AX03 YYP

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,140 mi
Last recorded139,140 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 YYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 139,140 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 139,137 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 131,652 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 124,580 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear coil springs rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2016 124,576 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s and o/s rear coil springs rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2016 124,520 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak and unable to hold revs (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre has nail on inner shoulder

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant tank empty

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 117,952 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s wiper blade split

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 19 Feb 2014 110,842 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 102,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside rear 215/55W16 3/4mm tyre deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 95,087 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 95,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 84,979 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 84,979 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 75,682 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 75,682 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 66,051 miles

play in n/s steering arm

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 26 Feb 2008 50,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,051 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 33,175 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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AX03 YYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX03 YYP, 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 AX03 YYP registered?

AX03 YYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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