2003 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · NV03 CVW
2003 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2003. Recorded mileage 198,525 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NV03 CVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2025
- 198,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NV03 CVW 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 (NV03 CVW) between May 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NV03 CVW Mileage History
- 09/05/2023187,318 mi
- 15/05/2023187,322 mi+4 mi
- 25/04/2024192,193 mi+4,871 mi
- 22/04/2025198,482 mi+6,289 mi
- 24/04/2025198,525 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 5,716 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: Below Average
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