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AA08 ARZ

2008 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,388 mi
Last recorded185,388 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vectra83,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ARZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 185,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 171,705 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 171,705 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 162,043 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges, (215/55/1797W xl)

Pass 7 May 2016 142,610 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 142,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 124,470 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre close to wear bars

Pass 30 Apr 2014 106,072 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres feathered on inside edge

offside rear tyre punctured

Fail 29 Apr 2014 106,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres feathered on inside edge

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 9 May 2013 86,666 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 69,851 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2011 55,152 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 ARZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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