2006 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9L Diesel · DS06 OPJ
2006 Vauxhall Vectra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 144,622 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,622 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS06 OPJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2023
- 144,622 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS06 OPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Vectra (DS06 OPJ) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
DS06 OPJ Mileage History
- 12/08/2022135,613 mi
- 22/08/2023144,622 mi+9,009 mi
Average of roughly 8,769 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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