2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · AP08 ASU
2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 159,679 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,679 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.
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AP08 ASU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 159,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP08 ASU 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 (AP08 ASU) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
AP08 ASU Mileage History
- 10/03/2022116,902 mi
- 21/03/2023126,303 mi+9,401 mi
- 08/03/2024137,167 mi+10,864 mi
- 18/03/2025149,112 mi+11,945 mi
- 02/03/2026159,679 mi+10,567 mi
Average of roughly 10,753 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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