2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · DU55 VUS
2005 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 154,589 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DU55 VUS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/10/2024
- 154,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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DU55 VUS Mileage History
- 19/10/2022131,020 mi
- 21/10/2022131,021 mi+1 mi
- 09/10/2023143,749 mi+12,728 mi
- 09/10/2023143,749 mi
- 25/10/2024154,589 mi+10,840 mi
Average of roughly 11,682 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DU55 VUS 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 (DU55 VUS) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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