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AD03 AVL

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,959 mi
Last recorded127,959 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 AVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 127,959 miles

Chassis rails corroded

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 127,928 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Chassis rails corroded

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 122,094 miles

Chassis rails corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 116,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of sill and door step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of sill and door step (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nearside and Offside Faces Corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 116,704 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 76%! (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top Sill and Door Step Has Slight Surface Corrosion (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top Of Sill and Door Step Has Slight Surface Corrosion (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Disc Faces Are Corroded (3.5.1i)

Slight Oil Leak From Engine

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 104,801 miles

Fuel line on offside front of vehicle corroded.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 104,801 miles

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

Fuel line on offside front of vehicle corroded.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 100,769 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2014 100,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 98,375 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 98,375 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 95,983 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 95,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 92,178 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 82,316 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 82,316 miles

Nearside Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 73,164 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 61,097 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 50,997 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 41,849 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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AD03 AVL is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AD03 AVL, 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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AD03 AVL is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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