2003 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · NU53 RXV
2003 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 84,493 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,493 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NU53 RXV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 84,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NU53 RXV 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 (NU53 RXV) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 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 (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
NU53 RXV Mileage History
- 31/08/202382,725 mi
- 11/09/202483,280 mi+555 mi
- 02/09/202584,031 mi+751 mi
- 08/09/202684,491 mi+460 mi
- 09/09/202684,493 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 585 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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