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Vauxhall Vectra

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

N5 SDSMOT history

N5 SDS is a silver petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 97,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

N5 SDS silver Vauxhall Vectra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
97,025 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 SDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 SDS was last recorded at 97,025 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 2,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,004 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,021 miles
Average per year
4,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,025 miles
  • 2025 – 95,004 miles
  • 2024 – 89,491 miles
  • 2023 – 85,957 miles
  • 2022 – 82,453 miles
  • 2021 – 77,734 miles
  • 2020 – 75,316 miles
  • 2019 – 70,753 miles
  • 2018 – 65,798 miles
  • 2017 – 61,036 miles
  • 2016 – 56,162 miles
  • 2015 – 50,664 miles
  • 2014 – 46,270 miles
  • 2013 – 42,341 miles
  • 2012 – 38,541 miles
  • 2011 – 34,426 miles
  • 2010 – 28,448 miles
  • 2009 – 21,224 miles
  • 2008 – 15,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,025 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing 2mm warning bars (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing and bumper area damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Light surface corrosion under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,025 miles (+2,021)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    97,025 miles
    Test number
    580786948665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing 2mm warning bars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing and bumper area damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass95,004 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    95,004 miles
    Test number
    790243649905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail95,004 miles (+5,513)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,004 miles
    Test number
    881872110965
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,491 miles (+3,534)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    89,491 miles
    Test number
    768423559623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryLight surface corrosion under vehicle

  5. Pass85,957 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,957 miles
    Test number
    671385242433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryLight surface corrosion under vehicle

  6. Fail85,956 miles (+3,503)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,956 miles
    Test number
    118922478741
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryLight surface corrosion under vehicle

  7. Pass82,453 miles (+4,719)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,453 miles
    Test number
    787367026743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass77,734 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    77,734 miles
    Test number
    679396627160
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber casing corroded
    • AdvisorySlightly play in both inner steering rack joints

  9. Fail77,734 miles (+2,418)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,734 miles
    Test number
    383125592897
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber casing corroded
    • AdvisorySlightly play in both inner steering rack joints

  10. Pass75,316 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    75,316 miles
    Test number
    236816560836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering rack
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber casings corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres nearing 2mm warning bars

  11. Fail75,316 miles (+4,563)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,316 miles
    Test number
    333296975760
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering rack
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber casings corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres nearing 2mm warning bars

  12. Pass70,753 miles (+4,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    70,753 miles
    Test number
    930167422871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on wear bars and wearing on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing oninner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s and o/s tie rods

  13. Pass65,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,798 miles
    Test number
    992110461537
    • AdvisoryNearside tie rod has play

  14. Fail65,798 miles (+4,762)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,798 miles
    Test number
    519163455573
    • MajorNearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside tie rod has play

  15. Pass61,036 miles (+4,874)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,036 miles
    Test number
    822853449438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  16. Pass56,162 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,162 miles
    Test number
    163016018303
    • AdvisoryVery slight play in steering rack

  17. Fail56,162 miles (+5,498)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,162 miles
    Test number
    818087961062
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryVery slight play in steering rack

  18. Pass50,664 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,664 miles
    Test number
    836222785166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail50,664 miles (+4,394)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,664 miles
    Test number
    979522685104
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass46,270 miles (+3,929)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,270 miles
    Test number
    926591974158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,341 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,341 miles
    Test number
    678529573136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail42,341 miles (+3,800)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,341 miles
    Test number
    737749773163
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass38,541 miles (+4,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,541 miles
    Test number
    227675482410
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass34,426 miles (+5,978)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    34,426 miles
    Test number
    356865311349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,448 miles (+7,224)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,448 miles
    Test number
    814664210392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,224 miles (+5,444)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,224 miles
    Test number
    980668709320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail15,780 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,780 miles
    Test number
    142338308354
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  28. Pass15,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    15,780 miles
    Test number
    632198408315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 SDS

Does N5 SDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 SDS is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 SDS?
The MOT on N5 SDS is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 SDS done?
N5 SDS was recorded at 97,025 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 4,620 miles a year.
Has N5 SDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 SDS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on N5 SDS 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 N5 SDS find?
N5 SDS passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and top mount; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush, and 7 more.

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