2006 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · NH55 EBC
2006 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 118,262 miles. MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,262 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.
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NH55 EBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 15/01/2026
- 118,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH55 EBC 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 (NH55 EBC) between October 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
NH55 EBC Mileage History
- 23/10/2023111,008 mi
- 31/10/2024115,129 mi+4,121 mi
- 20/11/2024115,188 mi+59 mi
- 21/11/2024115,188 mi
- 15/01/2026118,262 mi+3,074 mi
Average of roughly 3,252 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vectra C
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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