2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · AM08 OEJ
2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 104,714 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AM08 OEJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 104,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AM08 OEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Vectra (AM08 OEJ) between April 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
AM08 OEJ Mileage History
- 15/04/201131,060 mi
- 30/03/201237,870 mi+6,810 mi
- 15/04/201344,259 mi+6,389 mi
- 08/04/201448,476 mi+4,217 mi
- 08/04/201448,478 mi+2 mi
- 05/01/201549,851 mi+1,373 mi
- 21/12/201564,663 mi+14,812 mi
- 29/12/201676,964 mi+12,301 mi
- 29/12/201676,964 mi
- 14/12/201781,717 mi+4,753 mi
- 15/12/201781,717 mi
- 11/12/201884,407 mi+2,690 mi
- 09/12/201987,878 mi+3,471 mi
- 07/12/202088,799 mi+921 mi
- 08/12/202189,064 mi+265 mi
- 05/01/202391,782 mi+2,718 mi
- 05/01/202496,865 mi+5,083 mi
- 05/01/202496,865 mi
- 14/01/2025100,932 mi+4,067 mi
- 14/01/2025100,932 mi
- 09/01/2026104,714 mi+3,782 mi
Average of roughly 4,998 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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