2006 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · HY56 HHS
2006 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 150,644 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,644 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.
HY56 HHS Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 150,644 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY56 HHS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Vectra (HY56 HHS) between September 2009 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (14 issues), Suspension (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
HY56 HHS Mileage History
- 09/09/200945,787 mi
- 17/06/201064,979 mi+19,192 mi
- 18/05/201169,687 mi+4,708 mi
- 11/06/201271,567 mi+1,880 mi
- 29/05/201375,325 mi+3,758 mi
- 17/05/201484,785 mi+9,460 mi
- 17/05/201484,785 mi
- 27/05/201597,313 mi+12,528 mi
- 27/05/201597,313 mi
- 27/05/2016108,655 mi+11,342 mi
- 02/06/2017113,626 mi+4,971 mi
- 06/06/2017113,632 mi+6 mi
- 30/05/2018115,031 mi+1,399 mi
- 28/05/2019117,474 mi+2,443 mi
- 29/05/2020121,935 mi+4,461 mi
- 21/05/2021127,029 mi+5,094 mi
- 21/05/2021127,029 mi
- 20/05/2022133,121 mi+6,092 mi
- 20/05/2022133,121 mi
- 30/05/2023137,979 mi+4,858 mi
- 30/05/2024142,120 mi+4,141 mi
- 20/05/2025145,115 mi+2,995 mi
- 26/05/2026150,644 mi+5,529 mi
- 26/05/2026150,644 mi
Average of roughly 6,276 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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