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VAS 515

2003 MG A

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,941 mi
Last recorded12,941 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 MG A5,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAS 515
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 12,941 miles

Sump slightly leaking

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 26 May 2012 9,625 miles

slight oil leak from sump.

Pass 20 May 2011 8,975 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak from transmission

Fail 14 May 2011 8,966 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak from transmission

Pass 15 May 2010 8,135 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 7,455 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 7,455 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2008 6,333 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 4,567 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 3,374 miles

How Reliable is the MG A?

Based on 15,457 MOT tests across 1,952 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
338
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
1,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 230
brake binding 224
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 222
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 202
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 183
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VAS 515 is a 2003 MG A in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 5,866 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 MG A fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAS 515, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG A typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 23 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VAS 515 registered?

VAS 515 is a 2003 MG A, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is VAS 515 safe to buy?

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