2006 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · VX06 WXR
2006 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 103,640 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,640 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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VX06 WXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 29/07/2026
- 103,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VX06 WXR 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 (VX06 WXR) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Front x2 (lens faded) (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
VX06 WXR Mileage History
- 08/07/202399,894 mi
- 22/07/2024102,095 mi+2,201 mi
- 22/07/2025102,837 mi+742 mi
- 24/07/2025102,838 mi+1 mi
- 29/07/2026103,640 mi+802 mi
Average of roughly 1,225 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vectra C
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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