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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1686 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 26 September 2012
- Last recorded mileage
- 62,290 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 40/100
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 62,290 miles. While mileage is consistent, the high annual usage and numerous past failures present significant risks.
The vehicle shows consistent high annual usage, averaging 14,506 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but expect accelerated wear.
Things to check
- Exhaust system repeatedly flagged as deteriorated (Sep 2006 advisory) and emitting excessive smoke (Sep 2008 fail).
- Front brake disc worn/pitted (Sep 2006 advisory) and rear coil spring incomplete (Sep 2008 fail).
- High annual mileage (14,506 miles/yr) compared to UK average (8,000 miles/yr) indicates more wear.
- Four failures across 10 tests, including major brake, suspension, and emissions issues.
Working in its favour
- Consistent high mileage over its lifespan, suggesting regular use and maintenance.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT records.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle.
- Recent MOT pass in Sep 2011 after several failures, showing some recent care.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | FAIL | 62,290 mi |
PRS Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Sep 2006 | PASS | 62,290 mi |
ADVISORY Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Sep 2007 | PASS | 77,300 mi |
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Sep 2008 | FAIL | 89,281 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
|
| Sep 2008 | PASS | 89,281 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
|
| Sep 2009 | PASS | 100,916 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2010 | FAIL | 112,417 mi |
FAIL Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
|
| Aug 2010 | PASS | 112,417 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2011 | FAIL | 126,822 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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| Sep 2011 | PASS | 126,822 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV03 NLX, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.