2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9L Diesel · CV08 HFZ
2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 108,107 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,107 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.
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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CV08 HFZ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2021
- 108,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV08 HFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Vectra (CV08 HFZ) between July 2011 and September 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)”.
CV08 HFZ Mileage History
- 12/07/201137,440 mi
- 12/07/201137,440 mi
- 25/07/201246,998 mi+9,558 mi
- 27/07/201247,002 mi+4 mi
- 02/11/201247,167 mi+165 mi
- 04/11/201361,006 mi+13,839 mi
- 01/11/201471,686 mi+10,680 mi
- 24/11/201579,303 mi+7,617 mi
- 17/11/201684,023 mi+4,720 mi
- 17/11/201684,023 mi
- 02/12/201789,989 mi+5,966 mi
- 24/11/201895,193 mi+5,204 mi
- 19/09/201999,156 mi+3,963 mi
- 08/09/2020101,956 mi+2,800 mi
- 08/09/2020101,956 mi
- 18/09/2021108,107 mi+6,151 mi
Average of roughly 6,936 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vectra C
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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