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2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,501 mi
Last recorded145,501 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 145,501 miles

slight play n/s inner rack joint .

Pass 2 Feb 2016 139,327 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 139,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 128,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

front Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2015 128,215 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

front Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2014 116,067 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 106,426 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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2013 106,426 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2011 80,121 miles

Front Brake Discs slightly lipped - advise only

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

OSF Mirror casing slightly damaged

OSF Wiper blade slightly smearing screen and squeeking on operation - suggest replacement

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Washers provide sufficient fluid but OSF washer jet needs unblocking

Fail 8 Jan 2011 80,121 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Centre exhaust Heatshield loose and insecure - suggest repairing

Front Brake Discs slightly lipped - advise only

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

OSF Mirror casing slightly damaged

OSF Wiper blade slightly smearing screen and squeeking on operation - suggest replacement

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Washers provide sufficient fluid but OSF washer jet needs unblocking

Pass 31 Dec 2008 52,000 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

slight imbalance in rear brakes

slight leak from offside power steering rack

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2008 42,198 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 33,240 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 33,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VKW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VKW, 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 VKW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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