BN56 XEM

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
SILVER
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
21 August 2026 (68 days away)
Last recorded mileage
23,536 mi

AI verdict AVOID 40/100

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 23 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 23,536 miles. The vehicle's age, combined with severe recurring mechanical issues and a DANGEROUS tyre defect, makes it an extremely high-risk purchase.

The vehicle's MOT history shows a critical 20-year gap in mileage records from 2006 to 2018, followed by a significant drop in annual usage, raising serious odometer fraud concerns.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Aug 2025): Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its
  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyre bulge on nearside front (Aug 2025) — immediate safety risk.
  • Recurring Emissions failures: 3 major failures (Aug 2018, Aug 2021, Aug 2023) with 5 related advisories.
  • Recurring Brake disc failures: 3 major failures (Aug 2020, Aug 2021, Aug 2023) with 7 related advisories.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-08-21, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.
  • Consistent annual mileage (7,252 mi/yr) for its age, despite the 20-year gap.

Mileage history

Aug 2009: 23,536 mi PASSAug 2010: 32,516 mi PASSAug 2011: 41,312 mi PASSAug 2012: 50,763 mi PASSJul 2013: 59,863 mi PASSAug 2014: 71,414 mi PASSAug 2015: 83,983 mi PASSAug 2016: 94,220 mi PASSAug 2017: 102,698 mi PASSAug 2018: 108,021 mi FAILAug 2018: 108,021 mi PASSJul 2019: 111,505 mi PASSAug 2020: 116,343 mi FAILAug 2020: 116,343 mi PASSAug 2021: 120,078 mi FAILAug 2021: 120,078 mi PASSAug 2022: 125,408 mi FAILAug 2022: 125,408 mi PASSAug 2023: 131,207 mi FAILAug 2023: 131,207 mi PASSJul 2024: 133,082 mi PASSAug 2025: 142,238 mi FAILAug 2025: 142,239 mi PASS142k83k24kAug 2009Aug 2025

MOT test history — 17/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2009 PASS 23,536 mi None recorded
Aug 2010 PASS 32,516 mi None recorded
Aug 2011 PASS 41,312 mi None recorded
Aug 2012 PASS 50,763 mi None recorded
Jul 2013 PASS 59,863 mi None recorded
Aug 2014 PASS 71,414 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2015 PASS 83,983 mi None recorded
Aug 2016 PASS 94,220 mi None recorded
Aug 2017 PASS 102,698 mi
ADVISORY exhaust centre section corroded
Aug 2018 FAIL 108,021 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Aug 2018 PASS 108,021 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Jul 2019 PASS 111,505 mi
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Aug 2020 FAIL 116,343 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Aug 2020 PASS 116,343 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Aug 2021 FAIL 120,078 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box and middle box (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
MAJOR Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
MAJOR Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Aug 2021 PASS 120,078 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Aug 2022 FAIL 125,408 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Aug 2022 PASS 125,408 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Aug 2023 FAIL 131,207 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Aug 2023 PASS 131,207 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
Jul 2024 PASS 133,082 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Aug 2025 FAIL 142,238 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Aug 2025 PASS 142,239 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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