2003 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2L Petrol · VN53 AMO
2003 Vauxhall Vectra (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 77,512 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2011.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,512 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN53 AMO Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2010
- 77,512 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN53 AMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Vectra (VN53 AMO) between September 2006 and October 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2010 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: Brakes (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
VN53 AMO Mileage History
- 30/09/200643,143 mi
- 27/09/200750,267 mi+7,124 mi
- 30/09/200857,651 mi+7,384 mi
- 06/10/200968,107 mi+10,456 mi
- 07/10/200968,107 mi
- 06/10/201077,512 mi+9,405 mi
Average of roughly 8,557 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vectra C
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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