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AY03 OYU

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,157 mi
Last recorded120,157 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 OYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2019 120,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 117,878 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel play unable to trace

Wiper mechanism worn

Fail 19 Feb 2018 117,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel play unable to trace

Wiper mechanism worn

Pass 20 Feb 2017 116,310 miles

Exhaust shield comes loose

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 17 Feb 2017 116,302 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both side (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust shield comes loose

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

Front bumper slightly loose

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2016 112,422 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 112,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 104,780 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 104,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 100,343 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 100,291 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2013 95,613 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2013 95,613 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2012 81,161 miles

n/s wiper blade split

o/s inner cv boot split

rear number plate damaged

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2011 68,019 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 57,880 miles

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear tyre getting low on tread

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 3 Feb 2011 57,880 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear tyre getting low on tread

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2010 54,972 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,749 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,404 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 26,265 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges!!!

Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,665 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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AY03 OYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AY03 OYU, 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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AY03 OYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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