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BG03 ALU

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Gold Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,685 mi
Last recorded149,685 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 ALU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2014 149,685 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 136,359 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 126,520 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 126,503 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 118,166 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 118,166 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 110,970 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 99,930 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 98,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

rear tyres cracking on tread/sidewalls

Pass 12 May 2008 83,507 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 74,311 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 56,578 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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BG03 ALU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Gold with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG03 ALU, 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 BG03 ALU registered?

BG03 ALU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is BG03 ALU safe to buy?

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