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AY52 WJG

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

84,562 mi
Last recorded84,562 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 WJG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 84,562 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CUT IN TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel SLIGHT PLAYIN BOTH INNER RACK JOINTS (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 84,470 miles

direction indicator operation could be improved

gearshift operation could be improved

Fail 28 Nov 2023 84,464 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 83,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 82,538 miles

Both rear tyre treads 3mm & stepping on inner edges

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 81,026 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 79,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driveshaft constant velocity joint starting to leak grease, still preventing the ingress of moisture and dirt

Offside Front Play within steering rack joint (tie rod)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 76,956 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm

Pass 21 Dec 2016 71,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Dec 2016 71,725 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both front mounts broken off exhaust. (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 68,263 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes underside of vehicle light covering of surface rust (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 68,263 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes underside of vehicle light covering of surface rust (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 64,351 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust flexi joint split

o/s/f outer cv gaiter slightly leaking grease

Fail 22 Dec 2014 64,351 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust flexi joint split

o/s/f outer cv gaiter slightly leaking grease

Pass 17 Dec 2013 60,872 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 60,872 miles

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

center exhaust pipe mounting broken

Pass 19 Dec 2012 57,499 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 53,386 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 53,386 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 48,480 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 42,498 miles

offside rear tyre tread getting low an bold on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,077 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 31,338 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 31,040 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,277 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 25,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 18,716 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 18,716 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WJG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJG, 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 WJG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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