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BD53 OTT

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,622 mi
Last recorded154,622 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 OTT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 154,622 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 149,489 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 148,134 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 142,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Jan 2014 135,394 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 135,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 127,918 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 120,180 miles

both front tyresslightly out of shape possible overinflation

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)

slight play in rack arms

Pass 9 Dec 2010 112,970 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 106,703 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 106,667 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 96,620 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 76,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 60,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 60,631 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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BD53 OTT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OTT, 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 BD53 OTT registered?

BD53 OTT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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