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AA08 VXU

2008 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

118,359 mi
Last recorded118,359 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vectra83,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 118,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 118,358 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 113,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak patch of oil around bottom of gearbox area ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 113,004 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe across rear axle to nearside rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre rotating wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak patch of oil around bottom of gearbox area ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 106,538 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 106,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 101,059 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 100,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 93,597 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 85,819 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 85,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 76,123 miles
Fail 7 May 2012 76,123 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 May 2011 58,800 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 58,800 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 VXU 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 53.3%.

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 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 VXU, 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 VXU registered?

AA08 VXU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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