2006 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9L Diesel · KT06 DHE
2006 Vauxhall Vectra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 159,729 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,729 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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KT06 DHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2025
- 159,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
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KT06 DHE 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 (KT06 DHE) between October 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt sheared off in hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt s”.
KT06 DHE Mileage History
- 06/10/2022147,791 mi
- 18/01/2024147,794 mi+3 mi
- 19/01/2024147,794 mi
- 13/01/2025159,728 mi+11,934 mi
- 17/01/2025159,729 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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