2006 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9L Diesel · JL03 BEL
2006 Vauxhall Vectra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16 May 2006. Recorded mileage 173,932 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,932 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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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JL03 BEL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 24/01/2024
- 173,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JL03 BEL 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 (JL03 BEL) between November 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector seal (6.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
JL03 BEL Mileage History
- 08/11/2021159,437 mi
- 21/03/2023167,783 mi+8,346 mi
- 21/03/2023167,785 mi+2 mi
- 24/01/2024173,932 mi+6,147 mi
Average of roughly 6,561 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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