2006 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9L Diesel · A9 URW
2006 Vauxhall Vectra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 135,445 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,445 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
A9 URW Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 135,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A9 URW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Vectra (A9 URW) between October 2009 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 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: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible not reflective (0.1 (b))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
A9 URW Mileage History
- 27/10/200931,738 mi
- 01/10/201037,975 mi+6,237 mi
- 12/10/201142,839 mi+4,864 mi
- 29/10/201252,496 mi+9,657 mi
- 26/10/201360,614 mi+8,118 mi
- 02/11/201361,017 mi+403 mi
- 01/11/201474,630 mi+13,613 mi
- 10/10/201591,270 mi+16,640 mi
- 17/10/201591,600 mi+330 mi
- 05/11/2016104,326 mi+12,726 mi
- 02/11/2017108,575 mi+4,249 mi
- 02/11/2017108,575 mi
- 10/04/2018109,327 mi+752 mi
- 09/04/2019116,025 mi+6,698 mi
- 11/04/2019116,025 mi
- 08/01/2021124,595 mi+8,570 mi
- 12/01/2021124,595 mi
- 12/01/2022128,014 mi+3,419 mi
- 25/01/2022128,014 mi
- 05/04/2023130,061 mi+2,047 mi
- 10/04/2023130,061 mi
- 15/05/2024131,107 mi+1,046 mi
- 19/06/2025134,400 mi+3,293 mi
- 30/06/2026135,445 mi+1,045 mi
- 06/07/2026135,445 mi
Average of roughly 6,214 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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