2007 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9L Diesel · NG57 HVY

The latest MOT on 28 October 2025 at 127,942 miles recorded a pass with only a minor advisory – slight play in the offside front anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) and the removal of front items from the driver’s view. The test is nine months old, so the vehicle is currently within the standard one‑year MOT window. The history shows a pattern of progressive wear rather than sudden failures; earlier defects such as brake‑pad thickness, oil leak and exhaust corrosion have been addressed or have stabilised, while the anti‑roll bar joint issue persists across multiple years. Mileage progression is typical for a 19‑year‑old car at roughly 6,700 miles per year, but there are notable gaps. Between March 2016 (93,161 miles) and April 2018 (93,774 miles) only 613 miles were recorded over two years, indicating a long period of low utilisation. A more rapid increase followed, reaching 113,102 miles by June 2021 – about 19,300 miles in roughly 2.5 years – after which the annual mileage settled back toward the long‑term average. The sparse data before 2018 suggests the vehicle was stored or infrequently used, while the later steady climb reflects regular owner use. A buyer should inspect the suspension components, particularly the front anti‑roll bar linkage ball joints, for excessive play. Brake condition must be checked: the 2023 failure noted rear pads below 1.5 mm, and later tests reported fluctuating and binding service brakes, so pad thickness, disc condition and caliper operation are critical. Tyre health is another focus; the record shows rear‑tyre damage, inner‑edge wear and a nail puncture, so each tyre should be examined for cracks, proper tread depth and damage. The exhaust tail pipe showed corrosion in 2020 and the 2025 test removed front items from view, so the exhaust system and any missing or altered front‑end components need visual verification. Finally, the oil‑leak advisory from 2022 and the recurring registration‑plate lamp fault suggest checking for oil seepage and ensuring all lighting circuits operate correctly.