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AY52 GNP

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,942 mi
Last recorded168,942 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 GNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 168,942 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 168,940 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 166,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 166,185 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 159,249 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 152,627 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 152,627 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 121,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 121,021 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 104,167 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 134,289 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 133,888 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2005 106,321 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 106,321 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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AY52 GNP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AY52 GNP, 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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AY52 GNP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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