2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9L Diesel · AP08 OPR
2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 17 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 131,095 miles. MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,095 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
AP08 OPR Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2023
- 131,095 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP08 OPR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Vectra (AP08 OPR) between June 2011 and November 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on floor of vehicle (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
AP08 OPR Mileage History
- 24/06/201145,614 mi
- 18/06/201259,769 mi+14,155 mi
- 18/06/201259,769 mi
- 01/08/201366,989 mi+7,220 mi
- 11/07/201473,745 mi+6,756 mi
- 11/07/201473,747 mi+2 mi
- 18/07/201581,935 mi+8,188 mi
- 08/07/201688,592 mi+6,657 mi
- 29/07/201795,279 mi+6,687 mi
- 01/08/2018101,879 mi+6,600 mi
- 02/08/2018101,880 mi+1 mi
- 27/07/2019108,912 mi+7,032 mi
- 29/07/2019108,912 mi
- 29/07/2020114,955 mi+6,043 mi
- 28/08/2021120,476 mi+5,521 mi
- 02/09/2022127,069 mi+6,593 mi
- 05/09/2022127,072 mi+3 mi
- 14/11/2023131,091 mi+4,019 mi
- 20/11/2023131,095 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,890 miles per year across 19 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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