2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · CE08 YYA
2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 147,037 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,037 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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CE08 YYA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 11/04/2025
- 147,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE08 YYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Vectra (CE08 YYA) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front of axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front of axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
CE08 YYA Mileage History
- 12/04/2022138,764 mi
- 13/04/2023141,689 mi+2,925 mi
- 09/04/2024144,701 mi+3,012 mi
- 11/04/2025147,037 mi+2,336 mi
Average of roughly 2,760 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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