2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · DV55 YLH
2005 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 145,030 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,030 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- 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.
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.
DV55 YLH Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 145,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV55 YLH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Vectra (DV55 YLH) between December 2008 and December 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
DV55 YLH Mileage History
- 19/12/200812,460 mi
- 18/12/200914,186 mi+1,726 mi
- 21/12/201016,012 mi+1,826 mi
- 19/12/201117,089 mi+1,077 mi
- 12/12/201217,950 mi+861 mi
- 13/12/201318,353 mi+403 mi
- 08/12/201418,374 mi+21 mi
- 15/12/201530,084 mi+11,710 mi
- 18/12/201530,084 mi
- 19/12/201642,076 mi+11,992 mi
- 22/12/201642,080 mi+4 mi
- 07/12/201752,929 mi+10,849 mi
- 12/12/201865,386 mi+12,457 mi
- 14/12/201977,356 mi+11,970 mi
- 09/12/202089,248 mi+11,892 mi
- 16/12/2021100,880 mi+11,632 mi
- 06/12/2022112,072 mi+11,192 mi
- 11/12/2023123,633 mi+11,561 mi
- 19/12/2024134,871 mi+11,238 mi
- 17/12/2025145,030 mi+10,159 mi
Average of roughly 7,801 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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