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AX53 LUF

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,413 mi
Last recorded120,413 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 LUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 120,413 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 120,276 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 109,306 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 109,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 100,717 miles

advise slight movement in n/s/r and o/s/r topsuspension bushes

advise slight wear in n/s/f rack advise front discs 1/2 worn advise slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar link advise raer exhaust outer skin corroded advise engine man light on advise bonnet release faulty

Fail 2 Jul 2012 100,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

advise slight wear in n/s/f rack advise front discs 1/2 worn advise slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar link advise raer exhaust outer skin corroded advise engine man light on advise bonnet release faulty

Pass 16 Jun 2011 91,583 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 91,583 miles

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

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

front discs worn x rusted

Pass 18 May 2010 75,102 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 63,555 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 63,415 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 49,699 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 49,690 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 37,697 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 35,423 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 LUF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LUF, 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 LUF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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