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AA08 VWL

2008 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,717 mi
Last recorded82,717 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vectra83,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 VWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 82,717 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 69,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to fully check brake pipes (covered in grease )all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear coil springs not a matching pair

Pass 26 May 2017 64,408 miles

exhaust centre mount broken

front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 26 May 2017 64,402 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust centre mount broken

front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 30 May 2016 61,453 miles

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

Offside Front aim image dull

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front to rear brake pipes greased/corroded

Fail 27 May 2016 61,452 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Front hangers broken on exhaust system

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

Offside Front aim image dull

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front to rear brake pipes greased/corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,199 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 58,199 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 54,710 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 54,627 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 51,668 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 43,994 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 43,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs worn

Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,795 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 37,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 VWL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VWL, 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 VWL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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