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AA08 BZU

2008 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

217,376 mi
Last recorded217,376 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vectra83,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 217,376 miles

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

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

front tyres worn edges

Pass 7 Apr 2014 153,040 miles

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

both rear tyres on limits

Pass 30 Apr 2013 107,705 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 107,667 miles

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 16 Aug 2012 93,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2011 73,416 miles

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

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

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

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 BZU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BZU, 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 BZU registered?

AA08 BZU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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