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A696 PAT

2006 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

74,822 mi
Last recorded74,822 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vectra85,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA696 PAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 74,822 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 73,782 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 72,737 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 71,325 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 69,744 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 66,481 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,361 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 55,735 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 49,528 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,626 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 40,247 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 35,669 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 31,810 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 26,386 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 22,625 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 22,625 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 18,793 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 13,185 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vectra?

Based on 7,582,833 MOT tests across 740,847 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
7,435
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
740,847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 540,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 415,488
Registration plate lamp not working 211,691
coil spring broken 205,025
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 200,669
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A696 PAT is a 2006 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 85,288 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vectra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 540,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A696 PAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vectra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A696 PAT registered?

A696 PAT is a 2006 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 10 August 2006.

Is A696 PAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A696 PAT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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