2006 Vauxhall Vectra 2.8L Petrol · SM06 VZY
2006 Vauxhall Vectra (2.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 152,336 miles. MOT valid until 08 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,336 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- 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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SM06 VZY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 152,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SM06 VZY 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 (SM06 VZY) between November 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
SM06 VZY Mileage History
- 17/11/2022135,422 mi
- 08/05/2024135,507 mi+85 mi
- 10/05/2024135,510 mi+3 mi
- 03/05/2025144,186 mi+8,676 mi
- 05/05/2026152,336 mi+8,150 mi
Average of roughly 4,884 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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