2003 Vauxhall Vectra 3.2L Petrol · KM03 RVC
2003 Vauxhall Vectra (3.2L, petrol). First registered 05 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 71,958 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,958 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM03 RVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 71,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM03 RVC 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 2003 Vauxhall Vectra (KM03 RVC) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
KM03 RVC Mileage History
- 20/06/202466,063 mi
- 12/06/202568,727 mi+2,664 mi
- 25/06/202568,848 mi+121 mi
- 16/06/202671,568 mi+2,720 mi
- 26/06/202671,958 mi+390 mi
Average of roughly 2,926 miles per year across 5 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: 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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