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VAUXHALL VECTRA2008 · 1.8L Petrol

FD08 AAV

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2008 VAUXHALL VECTRA — Petrol, 1796cc. This vehicle has 106,221 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Expired
Expires 15/07/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/11/2026
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1796cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, showing a stable maintenance trend over the last four years. The most recent test on 17 June 2025 at 106,221 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, despite an initial failure on the same day at the same mileage. This suggests a clerical error or a minor presentation issue that was rectified immediately before the retest, as the vehicle subsequently passed without any follow-up advisories or mechanical failures. The mileage profile is notably low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,900 miles per year. Between July 2022 at 80,399 miles and July 2024 at 93,499 miles, the car covered 13,100 miles, indicating consistent but light usage. The mileage increased by another 12,722 miles in the year leading to the June 2025 test. This low annual mileage often reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components but can lead to the degradation of rubber components and brake seals due to long periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension components, as older Vectras of this era are prone to corrosion in the sills and rear wheel arches. While the MOT record shows no recent advisories, the age of the vehicle means that suspension bushes and bushings may be age-cracked. Given the low mileage, check the brake discs for surface pitting or seizing, as vehicles that are driven infrequently often suffer from rust that affects the calipers and rotors.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 7/16/2026, 1:00:04 AM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, showing a stable maintenance trend over the last four years. The most recent test on 17 June 2025 at 106,221 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, despite an initial failure on the same day at the same mileage. This suggests a clerical error or a minor presentation issue that was rectified immediately before the retest, as the vehicle subsequently passed without any follow-up advisories or mechanical failures. The mileage profile is notably low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,900 miles per year. Between July 2022 at 80,399 miles and July 2024 at 93,499 miles, the car covered 13,100 miles, indicating consistent but light usage. The mileage increased by another 12,722 miles in the year leading to the June 2025 test. This low annual mileage often reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components but can lead to the degradation of rubber components and brake seals due to long periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension components, as older Vectras of this era are prone to corrosion in the sills and rear wheel arches. While the MOT record shows no recent advisories, the age of the vehicle means that suspension bushes and bushings may be age-cracked. Given the low mileage, check the brake discs for surface pitting or seizing, as vehicles that are driven infrequently often suffer from rust that affects the calipers and rotors.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2008 Vauxhall Vectra (FD08 AAV), we found 5 MOT results in the period of July 2022 to June 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 28 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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