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BG52 AMV

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

211,501 mi
Last recorded211,501 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 AMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 211,501 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 202,453 miles

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

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 192,589 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 188,361 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 188,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 178,151 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S mirror glass damaged

N/S/R Tyres inner sidewall damaged

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

O/S/R Tyres outer sidewall damaged

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 177,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2014 166,505 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)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 166,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 154,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

front tyres deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2013 154,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 136,975 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 122,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 122,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 110,738 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 100,087 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 100,087 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 87,959 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 78,661 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 78,661 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 74,935 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 74,935 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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BG52 AMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BG52 AMV, 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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BG52 AMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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