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BD53 OTH

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,047 mi
Last recorded116,047 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 OTH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 116,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 116,047 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture burst under brake test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 99,973 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 96,174 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 96,174 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 94,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has uneven tread

Pass 22 Sep 2015 91,420 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 84,838 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 80,514 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 80,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 77,984 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 75,296 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 75,296 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 72,442 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 72,442 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 14 Sep 2009 69,577 miles

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

both rear tyres worn low on edges

Fail 14 Sep 2009 69,577 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2008 66,388 miles

nearside and offside rear track control arm outter bushes have slight play

Pass 19 Sep 2007 57,136 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 57,001 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 40,881 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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BD53 OTH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD53 OTH, 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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BD53 OTH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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