2003 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2L Petrol · BL53 ABU
2003 Vauxhall Vectra (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 193,025 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2016.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Jul 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,025 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BL53 ABU Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2015
- 193,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BL53 ABU Mileage History
- 02/04/200769,081 mi
- 02/04/200893,509 mi+24,428 mi
- 23/03/2009116,166 mi+22,657 mi
- 26/03/2010139,478 mi+23,312 mi
- 29/03/2011155,556 mi+16,078 mi
- 29/03/2011155,556 mi
- 21/03/2012166,611 mi+11,055 mi
- 11/09/2013180,448 mi+13,837 mi
- 19/05/2015193,025 mi+12,577 mi
Average of roughly 15,249 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
BL53 ABU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Vectra (BL53 ABU) between April 2007 and May 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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