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WP03 AVV

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,270 mi
Last recorded133,270 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 AVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 133,270 miles

o/s rack end ball joint has slight play

Fail 26 Aug 2016 133,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rack end ball joint has slight play

Pass 29 Aug 2015 124,885 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front metal object in tyre

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear perished and getting close to limit

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid below maximum

nearside wiper blade damaged

offside wiper blade split

power steering fluid below maximum

wiper clearing deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2015 124,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left no response from adjuster (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front metal object in tyre

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear perished and getting close to limit

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid below maximum

nearside wiper blade damaged

offside wiper blade split

power steering fluid below maximum

wiper clearing deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2014 121,856 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brakefluid below maximum

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside headlight chipped

windscreen scratched

wiper clearing deteriorating

Fail 21 Aug 2014 121,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brakefluid below maximum

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside headlight chipped

windscreen scratched

wiper clearing deteriorating

Pass 17 Apr 2013 113,620 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

power steering fluid on minimum suspect leak at pipe to reservoir joint

Fail 16 Apr 2013 113,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

power steering fluid on minimum suspect leak at pipe to reservoir joint

Pass 21 Mar 2012 102,482 miles

both front outer C/V boots deteriorating

long travel on foot brake

offside head light chipped

Fail 21 Mar 2012 102,482 miles

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

[NOTE] water hose securing clip broken allowing hose to rub on crank pulley

both front outer C/V boots deteriorating

long travel on foot brake

offside head light chipped

Pass 10 Mar 2011 95,234 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 95,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 88,072 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 70,368 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 70,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 47,167 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 46,030 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 34,335 miles

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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WP03 AVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WP03 AVV, 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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WP03 AVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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