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AY03 YAH

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

240,438 mi
Last recorded240,438 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 May 2016 240,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust heat shield loose but still secure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber weak

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber weak

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 229,615 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 229,551 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 219,619 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 219,610 miles

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

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

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 213,539 miles

o/s/f inner track rod end ball joint ( tie bar) has slight freeplay

o/s/r anti roll bar D bush has slight free play

Pass 9 Jun 2012 202,581 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)

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 202,581 miles

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 195,148 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 195,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 183,022 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 175,225 miles

osf slight play

Fail 11 May 2009 175,225 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf slight play

Pass 12 May 2008 168,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2007 162,300 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 154,481 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edge

front number plate cracked

off side front tie rod slight play

Fail 28 Feb 2006 154,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

front number plate cracked

offside front tie rod slight play

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

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 YAH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YAH, 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 AY03 YAH registered?

AY03 YAH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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