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Vauxhall Vectra

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LX56 CTOMOT history

LX56 CTO is a black diesel Vauxhall Vectra first used on 26 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 161,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LX56 CTO black Vauxhall Vectra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
161,714 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 CTO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 CTO was last recorded at 161,714 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 2,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,348 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,366 miles
Average per year
5,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,714 miles
  • 2025 – 159,348 miles
  • 2024 – 156,056 miles
  • 2023 – 151,664 miles
  • 2022 – 147,218 miles
  • 2021 – 143,288 miles
  • 2020 – 139,725 miles
  • 2019 – 134,716 miles
  • 2018 – 129,731 miles
  • 2017 – 125,212 miles
  • 2016 – 119,798 miles
  • 2015 – 111,645 miles
  • 2014 – 105,463 miles
  • 2013 – 99,961 miles
  • 2012 – 89,110 miles
  • 2011 – 78,565 miles
  • 2010 – 68,751 miles
  • 2009 – 64,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,714 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to mot limit (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    161,714 miles
    Test number
    691198025298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to mot limit (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail161,713 miles (+2,365)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,713 miles
    Test number
    328973769099
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to mot limit (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass159,348 miles (+3,292)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    159,348 miles
    Test number
    977680591800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,056 miles (+4,392)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    156,056 miles
    Test number
    869680930018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,664 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    151,664 miles
    Test number
    605111377302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail151,664 miles (+4,446)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,664 miles
    Test number
    116779268478
    • MajorEmissions not tested rear silencer missing (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour dull (4.1.4 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass147,218 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    147,218 miles
    Test number
    606812707546
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail147,218 miles (+3,930)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,218 miles
    Test number
    386345694161
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass143,288 miles (+3,563)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    143,288 miles
    Test number
    303318424370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass139,725 miles (+5,009)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    139,725 miles
    Test number
    143720861514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    134,716 miles
    Test number
    240537055205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail134,716 miles (+4,985)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,716 miles
    Test number
    530508492451
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass129,731 miles (+4,519)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    129,731 miles
    Test number
    530791895090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass125,212 miles (+5,414)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    125,212 miles
    Test number
    601880159707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    119,798 miles
    Test number
    922344494221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail119,798 miles (+8,153)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,798 miles
    Test number
    685346833086
    • Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass111,645 miles (+6,182)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    111,645 miles
    Test number
    135358725063
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass105,463 miles (+5,502)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    105,463 miles
    Test number
    316569124038
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass99,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    99,961 miles
    Test number
    118810033012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail99,961 miles (+10,851)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,961 miles
    Test number
    248908713013
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  21. Pass89,110 miles (+10,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    89,110 miles
    Test number
    885631742084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass78,565 miles (+9,814)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    78,565 miles
    Test number
    146248121443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,751 miles (+3,779)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    68,751 miles
    Test number
    372872430055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,972 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,972 miles
    Test number
    863234779294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  25. Fail64,972 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,972 miles
    Test number
    754694379293
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LX56 CTO

Does LX56 CTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX56 CTO is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX56 CTO?
The MOT on LX56 CTO is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX56 CTO done?
LX56 CTO was recorded at 161,714 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 5,942 miles a year.
Has LX56 CTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 CTO has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LX56 CTO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX56 CTO find?
LX56 CTO passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to mot limit; nearside rear brake pipe slightly damaged.

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