2003 Vauxhall Vectra 3.0L Diesel · VE53 AEV
2003 Vauxhall Vectra (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 144,907 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,907 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE53 AEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2024
- 144,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE53 AEV 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 (VE53 AEV) between December 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2024 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
VE53 AEV Mileage History
- 20/12/2021136,419 mi
- 20/01/2022136,762 mi+343 mi
- 19/01/2023140,394 mi+3,632 mi
- 24/01/2023140,471 mi+77 mi
- 16/01/2024144,907 mi+4,436 mi
Average of roughly 4,095 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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