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BD03 VGL

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,059 mi
Last recorded153,059 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 153,059 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 153,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 152,955 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 141,047 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 141,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 130,843 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 120,788 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 120,788 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 109,512 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 90,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 90,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 67,041 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 VGL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VGL, 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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BD03 VGL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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