2006 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · BJ56 FBV
2006 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 124,763 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,763 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
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BJ56 FBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2024
- 124,763 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ56 FBV 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 2006 Vauxhall Vectra (BJ56 FBV) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
BJ56 FBV Mileage History
- 16/06/2022115,489 mi
- 20/06/2023121,347 mi+5,858 mi
- 20/06/2023121,347 mi
- 10/06/2024124,763 mi+3,416 mi
- 10/06/2024124,763 mi
Average of roughly 4,673 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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