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Vauxhall Vectra

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,498 cc

V706 SOEMOT history

V706 SOE is a black petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2025
Mileage
78,887 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V706 SOE
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
24 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V706 SOE was last recorded at 78,887 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,673 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
214 miles
Average per year
2,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,887 miles
  • 2024 – 78,673 miles
  • 2023 – 78,573 miles
  • 2022 – 78,086 miles
  • 2021 – 77,789 miles
  • 2020 – 77,148 miles
  • 2019 – 76,556 miles
  • 2018 – 75,028 miles
  • 2017 – 74,242 miles
  • 2016 – 73,306 miles
  • 2015 – 71,311 miles
  • 2014 – 66,335 miles
  • 2013 – 58,632 miles
  • 2012 – 51,813 miles
  • 2011 – 49,094 miles
  • 2010 – 42,654 miles
  • 2009 – 41,714 miles
  • 2008 – 38,434 miles
  • 2007 – 35,255 miles
  • 2006 – 32,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail78,887 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail78,887 miles (+214)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,887 miles
    Test number
    779315806952
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass78,673 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    78,673 miles
    Test number
    370716873017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,573 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    78,573 miles
    Test number
    483524994273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,086 miles (+297)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    78,086 miles
    Test number
    298998849228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,789 miles (+641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,789 miles
    Test number
    708148120412
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under body

  6. Pass77,148 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,148 miles
    Test number
    511431161243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,556 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,556 miles
    Test number
    132145140157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,544 miles (+1,516)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,544 miles
    Test number
    987921320254
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass75,028 miles (+786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,028 miles
    Test number
    446284164616
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

  10. Pass74,242 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,242 miles
    Test number
    355196366741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,306 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    73,306 miles
    Test number
    633120242313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,311 miles (+4,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    71,311 miles
    Test number
    557169191356
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass66,335 miles (+7,703)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,335 miles
    Test number
    538115254217
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake disc worn
    • NoteFront inner brake pads
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake cable corroded and fraying
    • NoteRear inner brake pads

  14. Pass58,632 miles (+234)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,632 miles
    Test number
    957439253207
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail58,398 miles (+6,585)2 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,398 miles
    Test number
    658379843269
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass51,813 miles (+2,719)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,813 miles
    Test number
    698358052299
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNear side and off side rear under sills corroded

  17. Pass49,094 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,094 miles
    Test number
    208329651268
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs inner face corrosion
    • NoteEasy access to rear seats and rear belts for test purposes both are testable items
    • NoteHandbrake at wheels appear to require adjustment
    • NoteVehicle presaented boot full unable to fully inspect inner panels

  18. Fail49,094 miles (+6,440)1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,094 miles
    Test number
    845669151267
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs inner face corrosion
    • NoteEasy access to rear seats and rear belts for test purposes both are testable items
    • NoteHandbrake at wheels appear to require adjustment
    • NoteVehicle presaented boot full unable to fully inspect inner panels

  19. Pass42,654 miles (+940)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,654 miles
    Test number
    424251160236
    • NoteREAR NUMBER PLATE DISTORTING, STILL CAN BE READ
    • NoteSURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS
    • NoteSURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE LINES UNDER CHASSIS

  20. Pass41,714 miles (+3,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,714 miles
    Test number
    852099939246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass38,434 miles (+3,179)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,434 miles
    Test number
    491790748218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,255 miles (+3,023)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,255 miles
    Test number
    534267947229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,232 miles
    Test number
    824625056217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V706 SOE

Does V706 SOE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V706 SOE expired on 20 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V706 SOE?
The MOT on V706 SOE expired on 20 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V706 SOE done?
V706 SOE was recorded at 78,887 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 2,424 miles a year.
Has V706 SOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V706 SOE has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V706 SOE 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 V706 SOE find?
V706 SOE failed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 2 more.

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