2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · AB08 VGL
2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 74,425 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AB08 VGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/10/2026
- 74,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AB08 VGL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Vectra (AB08 VGL) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AB08 VGL Mileage History
- 17/10/202268,562 mi
- 19/10/202369,845 mi+1,283 mi
- 15/10/202470,940 mi+1,095 mi
- 16/10/202572,438 mi+1,498 mi
- 14/10/202674,425 mi+1,987 mi
Average of roughly 1,469 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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