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BD03 OVC

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,284 mi
Last recorded89,284 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2017 89,284 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal Both sides and steering notchy (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Worn brake or sensor fault displayed on dashboard

Pass 25 Jul 2016 80,594 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 124,425 miles

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

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

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance side lights dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 65,295 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion to rear exhaust

damage n/s/f wing

n/s headlamp adjuster motor running constantly

n/s/f tyre worn near limit

o/s door check strap worn

tow bar fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 65,295 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion to rear exhaust

damage n/s/f wing

n/s headlamp adjuster motor running constantly

n/s/f tyre worn near limit

o/s door check strap worn

tow bar fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2014 50,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2014 50,000 miles

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

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)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,581 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

damp arond steering rack

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2012 33,482 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 22,476 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 12,870 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 10,907 miles

leak from steering rack-around n/s gaiter area.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 8,767 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 8,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 6,777 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 5,575 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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BD03 OVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BD03 OVC, 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 BD03 OVC registered?

BD03 OVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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