BD56 VUV

2006 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2006
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1364 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
26 June 2026 (12 days away)
Last recorded mileage
16,669 mi

AI verdict AVOID 38/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2006 Vauxhall has 25 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 16,669 miles. The vehicle's age, recurring issues, and dangerous defects make it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage, averaging only 3,520 miles per year, with a significant 20-year gap from 2006 to 2025 where only 16,669 miles were recorded.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Jun 2023 – Jun 2023)
  • Dangerous brake failure on 2009-12-16 (16,670 mi) — immediate safety risk.
  • Dangerous tyre failure on 2009-12-16 (16,670 mi) — immediate safety risk.
  • Recurring dangerous brake disc wear advisories on 2020-11-30 and 2023-06-29.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-06-26, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided history.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.
  • The vehicle has a consistent MOT history, with all failures and advisories recorded.

Mileage history

Dec 2009: 16,669 mi FAILDec 2009: 16,670 mi PASSJan 2011: 23,420 mi PASSMay 2011: 25,062 mi PASSApr 2012: 27,590 mi PASSApr 2013: 32,632 mi PASSApr 2014: 36,418 mi PASSApr 2015: 39,380 mi PASSApr 2016: 41,878 mi FAILApr 2016: 41,878 mi PASSMay 2017: 44,722 mi PASSApr 2018: 47,111 mi FAILApr 2018: 47,111 mi PASSMay 2019: 52,099 mi FAILMay 2019: 52,262 mi PASSNov 2020: 59,798 mi PASSOct 2021: 63,024 mi FAILOct 2021: 63,024 mi PASSJun 2023: 66,528 mi FAILJun 2023: 66,529 mi FAILJun 2023: 66,529 mi FAILJun 2023: 66,529 mi PASSJun 2024: 67,806 mi FAILJun 2024: 67,806 mi PASSJun 2025: 68,635 mi PASS69k43k17kDec 2009Jun 2025

MOT test history — 16/25 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2009 FAIL 16,669 mi
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED near side rear tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall
Dec 2009 PASS 16,670 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED near side rear tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall
Jan 2011 PASS 23,420 mi
USER ENTERED REAR TYRES COMING CLOSE TO 1.6MM LIMITS
May 2011 PASS 25,062 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 PASS 27,590 mi None recorded
Apr 2013 PASS 32,632 mi
ADVISORY Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
ADVISORY Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED fuel filter corroded
Apr 2014 PASS 36,418 mi None recorded
Apr 2015 PASS 39,380 mi
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED all tyres tread cracked
USER ENTERED middle exhaust box slight blow
Apr 2016 FAIL 41,878 mi
FAIL Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Apr 2016 PASS 41,878 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
May 2017 PASS 44,722 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Apr 2018 FAIL 47,111 mi
PRS Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Apr 2018 PASS 47,111 mi None recorded
May 2019 FAIL 52,099 mi
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Central Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS
MAJOR Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
May 2019 PASS 52,262 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nov 2020 PASS 59,798 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oct 2021 FAIL 63,024 mi
MAJOR Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MAJOR Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY fuel filter corroded
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Oct 2021 PASS 63,024 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY fuel filter corroded
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
Jun 2023 FAIL 66,528 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Jun 2023 FAIL 66,529 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MAJOR Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Jun 2023 FAIL 66,529 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Jun 2023 PASS 66,529 mi
ADVISORY Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jun 2024 FAIL 67,806 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Jun 2024 PASS 67,806 mi
ADVISORY Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Jun 2025 PASS 68,635 mi
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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