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AO03 OLR

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,426 mi
Last recorded113,426 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 113,426 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 112,990 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear shock lower mount has slight play

Offside Rear tyre tread depth getting low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 112,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Coolant leak ()

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear shock lower mount has slight play

Offside Rear tyre tread depth getting low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 112,933 miles

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

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to chassis rails & front subframe mountings

slight corrosion rear inner sills

slight corrosion rear inner wheel arches

Pass 9 Nov 2015 112,371 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

heavy corrosion to both rear outer sills

Fail 4 Nov 2015 112,367 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

heavy corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 5 Nov 2014 112,044 miles

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

Corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Corrosion to rear chassis

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Corrosion to rear lower inner wheel arches

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2014 112,044 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Corrosion to rear chassis

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Corrosion to rear lower inner wheel arches

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 111,622 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to inner sills

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 5 Oct 2012 110,395 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear chassis

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2012 110,395 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear chassis

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2011 99,605 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

brake efficiency 50%

front brake imbalance 24%

oil leak from rear propshaft

rear and osf brake pipes corroded

rear springs corroded

slight play in both front anti-roll bar links

Fail 20 Jul 2011 98,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

oil leak - front of rear propshaft?

play in os inner steering ball joint

rear springs corroded at top

Pass 6 Aug 2010 94,541 miles

all rear brake pipes- rusty

ns parking brake - effort lower than os

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

play in os inner steering joint

play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2009 79,382 miles

brake pipes at rear showing corrosion damage,but meeting test criteria

tow-bar fitted to vehicle,but tow-ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2008 63,482 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 63,482 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 42,707 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 32,194 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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AO03 OLR is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO03 OLR, 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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AO03 OLR is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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