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VN03 AOS

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

140,941 mi
Last recorded140,941 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 AOS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 140,941 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 140,682 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near chassis 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 140,681 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Along chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near chassis 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 139,972 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 139,685 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 97,264 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 97,264 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 90,046 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 90,024 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 85,975 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 82,032 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 82,032 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 78,483 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 71,915 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 68,099 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 68,099 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 64,333 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 64,333 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,057 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,751 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,395 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 55,715 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 54,373 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,633 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,567 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 49,567 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 41,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 41,511 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 32,428 miles

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

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

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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VN03 AOS is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 VN03 AOS, 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 VN03 AOS registered?

VN03 AOS is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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