2006 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · FM06 UWS
2006 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 97,478 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,478 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.
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.
FM06 UWS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2023
- 97,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM06 UWS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Vectra (FM06 UWS) between September 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FM06 UWS Mileage History
- 22/09/202189,442 mi
- 07/09/202292,813 mi+3,371 mi
- 07/09/202292,813 mi
- 09/10/202397,478 mi+4,665 mi
Average of roughly 3,929 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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