2006 Vauxhall Vectra 2.8L Petrol · KR55 AFY
2006 Vauxhall Vectra (2.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 68,803 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,803 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KR55 AFY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 68,803 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KR55 AFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Vectra (KR55 AFY) between December 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
KR55 AFY Mileage History
- 23/12/200813,815 mi
- 21/12/200918,736 mi+4,921 mi
- 21/12/200918,738 mi+2 mi
- 15/12/201023,544 mi+4,806 mi
- 19/12/201128,731 mi+5,187 mi
- 19/12/201128,735 mi+4 mi
- 18/12/201233,088 mi+4,353 mi
- 16/12/201337,463 mi+4,375 mi
- 18/12/201440,729 mi+3,266 mi
- 30/12/201545,001 mi+4,272 mi
- 21/12/201650,250 mi+5,249 mi
- 12/01/201853,191 mi+2,941 mi
- 01/02/201956,919 mi+3,728 mi
- 27/01/202058,296 mi+1,377 mi
- 25/01/202159,646 mi+1,350 mi
- 25/01/202159,646 mi
- 24/01/202260,114 mi+468 mi
- 26/01/202361,954 mi+1,840 mi
- 31/01/202464,262 mi+2,308 mi
- 01/02/202464,272 mi+10 mi
- 30/01/202566,179 mi+1,907 mi
- 03/02/202668,803 mi+2,624 mi
Average of roughly 3,213 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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