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AA08 VVX

2008 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,314 mi
Last recorded141,314 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vectra83,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 VVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 141,314 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 141,313 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 128,997 miles

Oil leak engine ()

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes covered with copper grease

Fail 26 Apr 2018 128,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside faces incomplete (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre light cracking in tread ()

Oil leak engine ()

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes covered with copper grease

Pass 2 May 2017 114,108 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2017 114,107 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2016 100,663 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet safety catch requires attention

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2015 88,216 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 May 2014 75,836 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 63,549 miles

both rear tyres tread are low and are perished

Pass 12 May 2012 51,072 miles

o/s/r coil spring is incomplete

Pass 14 May 2011 44,463 miles

all 4 brake discs are worn

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 VVX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 VVX, 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 VVX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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