2003 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · DN52 APX
2003 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 79,411 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN52 APX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2022
- 79,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN52 APX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Vectra (DN52 APX) between January 2006 and May 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (27 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
DN52 APX Mileage History
- 10/01/200621,347 mi
- 10/01/200725,305 mi+3,958 mi
- 02/06/200829,744 mi+4,439 mi
- 02/06/200829,744 mi
- 29/05/200933,127 mi+3,383 mi
- 12/05/201036,473 mi+3,346 mi
- 13/04/201139,876 mi+3,403 mi
- 29/03/201251,518 mi+11,642 mi
- 13/04/201348,763 mi-2,755 mi
- 01/04/201451,714 mi+2,951 mi
- 13/04/201554,633 mi+2,919 mi
- 15/04/201554,633 mi
- 12/05/201658,781 mi+4,148 mi
- 14/05/201658,781 mi
- 11/05/201762,302 mi+3,521 mi
- 11/05/201865,504 mi+3,202 mi
- 16/05/201865,531 mi+27 mi
- 07/05/201968,445 mi+2,914 mi
- 10/05/201968,468 mi+23 mi
- 14/05/202072,205 mi+3,737 mi
- 10/05/202175,621 mi+3,416 mi
- 14/05/202175,668 mi+47 mi
- 10/05/202279,343 mi+3,675 mi
- 17/05/202279,411 mi+68 mi
Average of roughly 3,552 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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