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AY03 XKH

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,673 mi
Last recorded179,673 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 XKH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 179,673 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 179,529 miles

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

Heat shild fouling exhaust.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 166,157 miles

oil level low / oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2012 165,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

exhaust heatshield insecure

oil level low / oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 151,224 miles

both rear tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner edges [ but have stepdown treads ]

Fail 9 Mar 2011 151,119 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner edges [ but have stepdown treads ]

Pass 3 Mar 2010 142,531 miles

ALL STEERING AND SUSPENION SHOWING AGE

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON THE EDGES

Fail 3 Mar 2010 142,531 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ALL STEERING AND SUSPENION SHOWING AGE

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON THE EDGES

Pass 6 Mar 2009 131,073 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 131,005 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear inner brake pads worn very low [ cannot see pads clearly to ascertain wear but are clearly worn near limit advise discs and pads ASAP

Pass 13 Mar 2008 115,820 miles

wiper blades have smear recommend replacing

Fail 12 Mar 2008 115,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

wiper blades have smear recommend replacing

Pass 15 Mar 2007 103,375 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 103,241 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nail in n/s/r tyre

t/c lamp on

Pass 20 Feb 2006 87,718 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 87,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

fuel pipes under car loose †slight slack in steering/tye rod

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 XKH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XKH, 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 XKH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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