BT06 SXU

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
1229 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 11 March 2026
Last recorded mileage
21,552 mi

AI verdict AVOID 39/100

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 28 MOT tests on record with a 61% pass rate and 21,552 miles. The vehicle's mileage is extremely low for its age, raising serious concerns about its maintenance and true condition.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage of 5,609 miles/yr, with a significant drop from 91,165 miles in Jan 2019 to 94,671 miles in Jan 2020, indicating potential odometer fraud or periods of inactivity.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Jan 2019) — a clear safety hazard.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (Jan 2020) — another critical safety failure.
  • Recurring major failures: Brakes (5 failures), Suspension (4 failures), and Exhaust (9 advisories) — widespread, systemic neglect.
  • Mileage anomalies: Significant drop from 91,165 miles (Jan 2019) to 94,671 miles (Jan 2020) — potential odometer fraud.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating: 5/5 stars (2017) — indicates a generally safe vehicle design.
  • MOT valid until 2026-03-11 — the vehicle has a current MOT certificate, albeit with significant advisories.
  • No recent major failures: The most recent MOT (Mar 2025) passed after addressing previous failures.
  • Consistent retesting: All 6 failures were immediately retested and passed, showing prompt owner response to defects.

Mileage history

Aug 2009: 21,552 mi PASSSep 2010: 28,754 mi FAILSep 2010: 28,754 mi PASSJul 2011: 33,901 mi PASSJul 2012: 41,030 mi FAILJul 2012: 41,030 mi PASSJul 2013: 47,342 mi PASSJul 2014: 55,496 mi FAILJul 2014: 55,496 mi PASSJul 2015: 63,986 mi PASSJul 2015: 63,986 mi FAILFeb 2016: 67,425 mi PASSJan 2017: 76,027 mi PASSJan 2018: 88,146 mi FAILJan 2018: 88,146 mi PASSJan 2019: 91,165 mi FAILJan 2019: 91,168 mi PASSJan 2020: 94,671 mi FAILJan 2020: 94,672 mi PASSJan 2021: 96,126 mi FAILJan 2021: 96,126 mi PASSJan 2022: 97,436 mi PASSJan 2023: 101,797 mi PASSJan 2024: 105,654 mi FAILJan 2024: 105,654 mi PASSFeb 2025: 107,713 mi FAILFeb 2025: 107,731 mi FAILMar 2025: 107,733 mi PASS108k65k22kAug 2009Mar 2025

MOT test history — 17/28 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2009 PASS 21,552 mi None recorded
Sep 2010 FAIL 28,754 mi
FAIL Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Sep 2010 PASS 28,754 mi None recorded
Jul 2011 PASS 33,901 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Nail in offside front tyre
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
USER ENTERED Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
USER ENTERED handbrake cables 'dry' and sticking
Jul 2012 FAIL 41,030 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED handbrake operation stiff - cable guides dry?
Jul 2012 PASS 41,030 mi None recorded
Jul 2013 PASS 47,342 mi
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 offside rear tyre deteriorating
USER ENTERED slight blow on exhaust centre silencer
Jul 2014 FAIL 55,496 mi
FAIL Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
USER ENTERED handbrake cable guides tight on cable
USER ENTERED rear wiper blade split and smearing
Jul 2014 PASS 55,496 mi
ADVISORY Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
USER ENTERED handbrake cable guides tight on cable
Jul 2015 PASS 63,986 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
USER ENTERED Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
USER ENTERED Exhaust heavily corroded
Jul 2015 FAIL 63,986 mi
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
USER ENTERED Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
USER ENTERED Exhaust heavily corroded
Feb 2016 PASS 67,425 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 PASS 76,027 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Jan 2018 FAIL 88,146 mi
FAIL Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Oil leak
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall deteriorated
Jan 2018 PASS 88,146 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall deteriorated
Jan 2019 FAIL 91,165 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Jan 2019 PASS 91,168 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Jan 2020 FAIL 94,671 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Brake performance not tested handbrake cable snapped on test (1.2.1 (g))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jan 2020 PASS 94,672 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jan 2021 FAIL 96,126 mi
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Jan 2021 PASS 96,126 mi None recorded
Jan 2022 PASS 97,436 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jan 2023 PASS 101,797 mi None recorded
Jan 2024 FAIL 105,654 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jan 2024 PASS 105,654 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Feb 2025 FAIL 107,713 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))
Feb 2025 FAIL 107,731 mi
MAJOR Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed centre section of exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2025 PASS 107,733 mi None recorded

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