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AX52 FSE

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,793 mi
Last recorded72,793 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 FSE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 72,793 miles

both front tyres worn close to wear bars and o/s tread blistering

both rack ends have play

engine covers fitted

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,999 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)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

sill covers.

Fail 12 Jul 2016 64,998 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

sill covers.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 59,494 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2015 59,160 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pipes corroding

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,343 miles

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

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

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

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

flexi exhaust bracket loose but exhaust held secure

flexi exhaust deteriated,

osf brake pipe has very slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2013 47,826 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 42,685 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,660 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 36,347 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 36,347 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 34,410 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 33,466 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 29,771 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 25,594 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 20,574 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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AX52 FSE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AX52 FSE, 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 AX52 FSE registered?

AX52 FSE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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