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OE03 RAU

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

139,991 mi
Last recorded139,991 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 RAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 139,991 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both side revers lamp not working

fog lamp not working

Pass 31 Oct 2018 133,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 124,354 miles

Central Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 124,209 miles

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

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

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

Central Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 114,440 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 104,617 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 92,785 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 90,961 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 88,820 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 87,020 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 83,068 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 70,973 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 66,738 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 59,524 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 51,575 miles

small crack in os headlamp glass

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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OE03 RAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 73,327 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE03 RAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OE03 RAU registered?

OE03 RAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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