2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · BW05 DLJ
2005 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 123,275 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,275 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW05 DLJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2024
- 123,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW05 DLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Vectra (BW05 DLJ) between February 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2024 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 (18 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
BW05 DLJ Mileage History
- 10/02/2022118,472 mi
- 03/07/2023120,975 mi+2,503 mi
- 01/08/2024123,273 mi+2,298 mi
- 07/08/2024123,275 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,930 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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