Vauxhall Vectra Sri Cdti 120 (2006)
2006 Vauxhall Vectra Sri Cdti 120
CarHunch analysed 122 real MOT records for the 2006 Vauxhall Vectra Sri Cdti 120. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2006 Vectra SRI CDTI 120 is a below-average MOT performer, with only 56.7% passing first time against the UK average of 80%—that's a significant gap suggesting recurring mechanical issues. The good news is there are no dangerous defects recorded across the 122 vehicles analysed, so safety-critical failures aren't the problem here.
At nearly 141,000 miles on average, these cars are high-mileage examples, yet they're still averaging close to one failure per vehicle per test, pointing to wear-related niggles rather than catastrophic problems. If you're considering one, factor in regular maintenance costs and budget for things like suspension, exhaust, and engine issues—get a pre-purchase inspection done by a diesel specialist rather than relying on the MOT pass alone.
What to check before buying a 2006 Vauxhall Vectra Sri Cdti 120
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 121 | 56.8% | 0.92 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Vauxhall Vectra Sri Cdti 120 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Vauxhall Vectra Sri Cdti 120 vehicles fall between 122,856 and 160,068 miles.
2006 Vauxhall Vectra Sri Cdti 120 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 16 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (17% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2022.
MOT History Averages
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