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AA08 VZY

2008 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

162,534 mi
Last recorded162,534 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vectra83,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 162,534 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 162,496 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 162,477 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking filter / connection (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 136,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 136,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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 trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 125,011 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 125,009 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 110,419 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured cover missing (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 110,414 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wering uneven

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured cover missing (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 101,689 miles

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

Offside Front 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 12 Jan 2017 97,430 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 97,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 91,409 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 91,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 79,079 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 66,159 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 5 Jan 2013 53,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advise damage to o/s/r outter wheel arch

Pass 4 Jan 2012 32,175 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 32,175 miles

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

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 VZY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VZY, 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 VZY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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