2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · DV55 YSX
2005 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 45,346 miles. MOT expired on 11 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,346 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV55 YSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 45,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV55 YSX 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 (DV55 YSX) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DV55 YSX Mileage History
- 18/10/202243,006 mi
- 18/10/202345,881 mi+2,875 mi
- 21/10/202444,851 mi-1,030 mi
- 13/10/202545,344 mi+493 mi
- 13/10/202545,346 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 783 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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