
Vauxhall Vectra
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,498 cc
V626 GFAMOT history
V626 GFA is a black petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 18 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2023 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 104,938 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 104,938 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,956 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V626 GFA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Vectra
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 18 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jun 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
V626 GFA was last recorded at 104,938 miles on 22 Jun 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 104,931 miles · 17 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 2,956 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 104,938 miles
- 2022 – 101,764 miles
- 2021 – 96,843 miles
- 2019 – 91,041 miles
- 2017 – 72,286 miles
- 2016 – 68,934 miles
- 2009 – 68,825 miles
- 2008 – 65,679 miles
- 2007 – 59,185 miles
- 2006 – 53,833 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible high beam has led bulb (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged from flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible high beam has led bulb (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear bank (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged from flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
15 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail104,938 miles (+7)7 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,938 miles
- Test number
- 459730751478
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible high beam has led bulb (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged from flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible high beam has led bulb (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear bank (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged from flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail104,931 miles (+3,167)4 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,931 miles
- Test number
- 399263653187
- DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety main fuel pipe front to rear (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,764 miles (+4,921)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 101,764 miles
- Test number
- 596661521898
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edge
Pass96,843 miles (+5,802)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 96,843 miles
- Test number
- 604580335444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,041 miles (+2)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 91,041 miles
- Test number
- 937292894061
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside plastic sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail91,039 miles8 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,039 miles
- Test number
- 546098692401
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.049 (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.14% (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 301976747923
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read9 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 570797459720
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Pad wear sensor insecure / not fitted to brake pads
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Pass72,286 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 72,286 miles
- Test number
- 133333250775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,264 miles (+3,330)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,264 miles
- Test number
- 244236664447
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Pass68,934 miles (+109)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 68,934 miles
- Test number
- 647778606470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,825 miles (+3,146)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 68,825 miles
- Test number
- 402685289024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass65,679 miles (+6,494)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 65,679 miles
- Test number
- 813491858081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,185 miles (+5,352)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 59,185 miles
- Test number
- 272711167044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,833 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 53,833 miles
- Test number
- 984457266041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V626 GFA
- Does V626 GFA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V626 GFA expired on 15 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V626 GFA?
- The MOT on V626 GFA expired on 15 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V626 GFA done?
- V626 GFA was recorded at 104,938 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2023, an average of 2,956 miles a year.
- Has V626 GFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V626 GFA has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on V626 GFA 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 V626 GFA find?
- V626 GFA failed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2023 with 7 major defects and 11 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front headlamp light source and lamp not compatible high beam has led bulb, and 15 more.
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