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AX53 GKK

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,274 mi
Last recorded83,274 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 GKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 83,274 miles

Front discs corroded on inner surfaces

Oil leak

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2012 76,261 miles

Front head lamps misted

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pipes rusty

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 8 Jul 2011 64,886 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2011 64,764 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 48,720 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2010 48,491 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 43,745 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 43,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 38,298 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 38,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 33,118 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 31,424 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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AX53 GKK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX53 GKK, 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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AX53 GKK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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