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BD03 VLL

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,780 mi
Last recorded136,780 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 136,780 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 1 Mar 2016 136,780 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 3 Feb 2015 122,941 miles

discs corroded

play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 28 Jan 2015 122,928 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

discs corroded

play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 11 Jan 2013 114,372 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 114,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 105,311 miles

both front inner cv boots split

both steering inner arms play

corrosion in front brake discs

corrosion in front to rear metal brake pipes

unable to correctly check o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2011 105,311 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front inner cv boots split

both steering inner arms play

corrosion in front brake discs

corrosion in front to rear metal brake pipes

unable to correctly check o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2010 96,314 miles

both inner drive shaft gaters split

both o/s tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Oct 2010 96,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both inner drive shaft gaters split

both o/s tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2009 80,837 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2008 68,552 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Nov 2007 54,074 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 16 Nov 2006 46,005 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 46,005 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 VLL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VLL, 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 VLL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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