2006 Vauxhall Vectra 2.8L Petrol · WU06 OEP
2006 Vauxhall Vectra (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 76,797 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,797 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
WU06 OEP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 76,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU06 OEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Vectra (WU06 OEP) between February 2009 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
WU06 OEP Mileage History
- 12/02/200917,817 mi
- 04/02/201023,945 mi+6,128 mi
- 23/02/201130,210 mi+6,265 mi
- 27/02/201233,811 mi+3,601 mi
- 19/02/201337,592 mi+3,781 mi
- 07/02/201440,623 mi+3,031 mi
- 09/02/201543,510 mi+2,887 mi
- 03/02/201646,636 mi+3,126 mi
- 16/02/201750,907 mi+4,271 mi
- 16/02/201750,907 mi
- 19/02/201856,539 mi+5,632 mi
- 26/02/201961,441 mi+4,902 mi
- 26/02/201961,441 mi
- 14/02/202065,638 mi+4,197 mi
- 04/02/202166,788 mi+1,150 mi
- 08/02/202267,909 mi+1,121 mi
- 27/02/202368,690 mi+781 mi
- 27/02/202368,690 mi
- 19/02/202470,392 mi+1,702 mi
- 19/02/202470,392 mi
- 19/02/202573,338 mi+2,946 mi
- 19/02/202573,338 mi
- 24/02/202676,797 mi+3,459 mi
Average of roughly 3,463 miles per year across 23 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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