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AA08 APX

2008 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,014 mi
Last recorded175,014 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vectra83,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 APX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 175,014 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 169,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 161,061 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 152,913 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central and rear mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 May 2022 152,913 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central and rear mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 144,759 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side centre front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking or perishing between treads and inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2020 138,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge 215/50/r17

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion centre (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 2 May 2020 138,215 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge 215/50/r17

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion centre (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 3 May 2019 129,911 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 122,685 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 122,684 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over beam (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 115,534 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 106,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bold (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bold (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 96,950 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2014 85,549 miles

o/s/r outer brake pad about 75% worn (can't see inner pad)

Pass 4 May 2013 75,151 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2012 63,787 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 63,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 46,910 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 APX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AA08 APX, 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 APX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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