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AA08 AAK

2008 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,540 mi
Last recorded185,540 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vectra83,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 AAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 185,540 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 178,030 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 168,624 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 153,496 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre inner edge poor condition worn smooth

Fail 31 Mar 2021 153,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre inner edge poor condition worn smooth

Pass 1 Apr 2020 139,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake pads 80% worn

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2020 139,165 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

front brake pads 80% worn

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2019 124,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 110,028 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 110,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 103,177 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 103,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 4 May 2016 94,690 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2016 94,687 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2015 86,064 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2015 86,064 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 75,950 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 75,950 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 67,226 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 56,023 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 56,022 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 43,641 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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AA08 AAK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 83,039 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AA08 AAK, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AA08 AAK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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