2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9L Diesel · R500 ABS
2005 Vauxhall Vectra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 49,840 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,840 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R500 ABS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 49,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R500 ABS 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 2005 Vauxhall Vectra (R500 ABS) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
R500 ABS Mileage History
- 28/07/202349,520 mi
- 19/08/202449,654 mi+134 mi
- 18/08/202549,803 mi+149 mi
- 19/08/202549,803 mi
- 19/08/202649,840 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 105 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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