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BD03 UPA

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

256,236 mi
Last recorded256,236 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 UPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 256,236 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 256,236 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 247,843 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise offside inner drive shaft gaitor split

engine man light on

Fail 7 Jun 2011 247,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise offside inner drive shaft gaitor split

engine man light on

Pass 26 May 2010 226,728 miles

power steering light on

Pass 13 May 2009 202,749 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 202,749 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 176,412 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 151,467 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 138,632 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 UPA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel 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 BD03 UPA, 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 UPA registered?

BD03 UPA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is BD03 UPA safe to buy?

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