2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · AM08 OSW
2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13 May 2008. Recorded mileage 185,339 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,339 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AM08 OSW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/05/2025
- 185,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 24 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AM08 OSW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Vectra (AM08 OSW) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Damaged and Insecure (1.6 (d))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested Major Leak (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
AM08 OSW Mileage History
- 06/05/2022150,213 mi
- 03/07/2023163,325 mi+13,112 mi
- 09/05/2025185,339 mi+22,014 mi
Average of roughly 11,675 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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