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2008 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2L Petrol · EX08 AAY

EX08 AAY

2008 Vauxhall Vectra (2.2L, petrol). First registered 12/03/2008. Recorded mileage 146,090 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL VECTRA
Year / Origin
2008 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 21/01/2026
Road Tax
Untaxed (11/02/2025)
Recorded Mileage
146,090 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/01/2026
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 11/02/2025
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
2198cc

EX08 AAY Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2025
  • 146,090 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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EX08 AAY Mileage History

  1. 25/01/201128,766 mi
  2. 25/01/201128,766 mi
  3. 16/01/201246,859 mi+18,093 mi
  4. 28/12/201265,665 mi+18,806 mi
  5. 24/01/201485,032 mi+19,367 mi
  6. 29/01/201599,744 mi+14,712 mi
  7. 29/01/201599,749 mi+5 mi
  8. 23/10/2015103,380 mi+3,631 mi
  9. 22/10/2016105,376 mi+1,996 mi
  10. 31/10/2017107,449 mi+2,073 mi
  11. 15/12/2018108,709 mi+1,260 mi
  12. 07/12/2019109,787 mi+1,078 mi
  13. 17/12/2020119,794 mi+10,007 mi
  14. 08/01/2022131,095 mi+11,301 mi
  15. 14/01/2023138,876 mi+7,781 mi
  16. 13/01/2024142,661 mi+3,785 mi
  17. 11/01/2025145,993 mi+3,332 mi
  18. 22/01/2025146,090 mi+97 mi

Average of roughly 8,385 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

EX08 AAY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 08:08
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Vectra (EX08 AAY) between January 2011 and January 2025.

The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 22 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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