2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · W123 SRN
2004 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 87,618 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W123 SRN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 87,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W123 SRN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Vectra (W123 SRN) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 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 (11 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
W123 SRN Mileage History
- 16/01/202382,052 mi
- 09/01/202485,068 mi+3,016 mi
- 10/01/202485,073 mi+5 mi
- 15/01/202585,557 mi+484 mi
- 27/02/202687,618 mi+2,061 mi
Average of roughly 1,787 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vectra C
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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