2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · AU08 TYK
2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 126,437 miles. MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,437 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.
AU08 TYK Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
- 126,437 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.
AU08 TYK 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 (AU08 TYK) between March 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 December 2025 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 (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Body component damaged and likely to cause injury nearside side repeater lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
AU08 TYK Mileage History
- 09/03/201116,238 mi
- 23/02/201222,958 mi+6,720 mi
- 18/03/201328,953 mi+5,995 mi
- 18/03/201328,953 mi
- 15/03/201438,765 mi+9,812 mi
- 15/03/201438,765 mi
- 05/03/201554,254 mi+15,489 mi
- 05/03/201554,254 mi
- 09/03/201670,171 mi+15,917 mi
- 09/03/201670,171 mi
- 04/05/201783,427 mi+13,256 mi
- 10/05/201891,247 mi+7,820 mi
- 15/05/201891,247 mi
- 08/05/201999,633 mi+8,386 mi
- 14/05/201999,759 mi+126 mi
- 11/11/2020108,380 mi+8,621 mi
- 22/11/2021111,375 mi+2,995 mi
- 03/12/2022115,821 mi+4,446 mi
- 13/12/2023118,360 mi+2,539 mi
- 07/12/2024121,400 mi+3,040 mi
- 30/12/2025126,437 mi+5,037 mi
Average of roughly 7,440 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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