BP52 DTU

2003 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 2 April 2015
Last recorded mileage
107,095 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Vauxhall has 10 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 107,095 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2015-04-02, which is highly irregular.

The mileage decreased from 107,095 miles in Jan 2006 to 79,480 miles in Apr 2010, indicating a possible odometer tampering or a significant period of inactivity.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Jan 2006 (107,095 mi) and Apr 2010 (79,480 mi) — possible odometer tamperi
  • Mileage decreased from 107,095 miles (Jan 2006) to 79,480 miles (Apr 2010) — possible tampering.
  • 4-year MOT gap (Jan 2006–Apr 2010) with unverified mileage during this period.
  • Not valid MOT status with expiry 2015-04-02 — highly irregular for a 2003 vehicle.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — indicates a safe vehicle.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
  • No evidence of Cat N/S write-off markers (HPI check needed).
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 10,557 miles/year (UK average 8,000).

Mileage history

Jan 2006: 107,095 mi PASSApr 2010: 79,480 mi FAILApr 2010: 79,480 mi PASSMar 2011: 83,888 mi FAILMar 2011: 83,888 mi PASSMar 2012: 89,036 mi PASSMar 2013: 103,534 mi FAILApr 2013: 103,540 mi PASSApr 2014: 118,824 mi FAILApr 2014: 118,824 mi PASS119k99k79kJan 2006Apr 2014

MOT test history — 6/10 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2006 PASS 107,095 mi None recorded
Apr 2010 FAIL 79,480 mi
FAIL Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Apr 2010 PASS 79,480 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 FAIL 83,888 mi
FAIL Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
ADVISORY Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED movement of engine,mountings worn/broken!!!!!
USER ENTERED management warning light staying on
USER ENTERED advanced corrosion to parts of exhaust system
USER ENTERED o/s/r outer brake pad 90% or more worn
Mar 2011 PASS 83,888 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
ADVISORY Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED movement of engine,mountings worn/broken!!!!!
USER ENTERED management warning light staying on
USER ENTERED advanced corrosion to parts of exhaust system
USER ENTERED o/s/r outer brake pad 90% or more worn
Mar 2012 PASS 89,036 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 FAIL 103,534 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED engine mangement light on
USER ENTERED rear silencer bracket broken
Apr 2013 PASS 103,540 mi
ADVISORY Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED engine mangement light on
USER ENTERED rear silencer bracket broken
Apr 2014 FAIL 118,824 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED rear silencer ehaust braket broken
USER ENTERED engine management light on
USER ENTERED engine stablizer bush worn
Apr 2014 PASS 118,824 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
USER ENTERED rear silencer ehaust braket broken
USER ENTERED engine management light on
USER ENTERED engine stablizer bush worn

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