2006 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · DY56 BDX
2006 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 105,509 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- 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.
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DY56 BDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2025
- 105,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DY56 BDX 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 2006 Vauxhall Vectra (DY56 BDX) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
DY56 BDX Mileage History
- 19/11/202194,027 mi
- 19/11/202295,830 mi+1,803 mi
- 18/11/202399,750 mi+3,920 mi
- 18/11/2024103,230 mi+3,480 mi
- 15/11/2025105,509 mi+2,279 mi
Average of roughly 2,878 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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