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AA08 BXX

2008 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

156,463 mi
Last recorded156,463 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vectra83,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2022 156,463 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pipe fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested ELM light and major exhaust leak at flex (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system over fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre at inner edge ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 142,226 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 142,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 136,367 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 136,366 miles

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

brake performance not tested

Fail 20 Jan 2020 136,365 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 124,188 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 113,493 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 105,133 miles

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

bonnet catch handle stiff to operate and does not fully return

Fail 13 Jan 2017 105,133 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

bonnet catch handle stiff to operate and does not fully return

Pass 21 Jan 2016 97,255 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Fail 21 Jan 2016 97,255 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Fail 9 Jan 2015 88,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 88,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 72,561 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 67,830 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 67,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 59,340 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 59,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 46,635 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 46,635 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 BXX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 BXX, 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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What year was AA08 BXX registered?

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

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