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2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · AK08 MBU

AK08 MBU

2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 122,435 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL VECTRA
Year / Origin
2008 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03/12/2022
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
122,435 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/12/2022
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1796cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The Vauxhall Vectra shows a passed roadworthiness status as of its most recent test on 4 December 2021 at 122,435 miles, with no defects recorded by the tester. The available history is a single clean pass, so the maintenance trend cannot be judged as stable, worsening, or improving from recurring data; the record simply shows the vehicle met standards at that date. Given the absence of any advisories or failures, the DVSA entry implies the previous keeper presented a structurally sound car nearly five years before today's date. The odometer read 122,435 miles at the December 2021 test, equating to roughly 6,802 miles per year across the vehicle's eighteen years. This figure sits at typical expectation for a 2008 hatchback and suggests steady, moderate use rather than short urban hopping or high-speed motorway accumulation. The MOT file contains no earlier entries, so we cannot trace rapid jumps or standing gaps; the sparse trail leaves the pre-2021 care pattern undocumented. A buyer must treat the 4 December 2021 pass as expired and arrange a fresh test before road use. With no advisories logged, the tester raised no concerns on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion at 122,435 miles, yet four years of unrecorded mileage will have loaded consumables and mechanical parts. Inspect for perished rubber, binding calipers, and structural rust on sills and subframes that a dormant record will not reveal. Prior ownership appears to have cleared the last known inspection without skip, but the long silence since 2021 means in-person checks on tyre tread, exhaust emissions, and steering joints are essential. The clean single entry rewards caution, not assumption of ongoing condition.

AK08 MBU Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2021
  • 122,435 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: 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
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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AK08 MBU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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

1 MOT test are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Vectra (AK08 MBU) between December 2021 and December 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.

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