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BC03 OLR

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,998 mi
Last recorded134,998 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 OLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 134,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r brake clip missing

Fail 1 Oct 2012 134,998 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r brake clip missing

Pass 5 Aug 2011 124,222 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 124,222 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

play in the steering o/s

rear n/s tyre low tread just legal 1.6mm

Pass 6 Aug 2010 111,928 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre inner tread starting to mishape.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 95,518 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 95,518 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 75,051 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 59,957 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 47,388 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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BC03 OLR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BC03 OLR, 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 BC03 OLR registered?

BC03 OLR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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