2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9L Diesel · DU08 UMK
2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 168,348 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,348 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.
DU08 UMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 168,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU08 UMK 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 (DU08 UMK) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DU08 UMK Mileage History
- 17/01/2023136,278 mi
- 17/01/2023136,278 mi
- 04/01/2024137,911 mi+1,633 mi
- 30/01/2025149,897 mi+11,986 mi
- 26/02/2026168,348 mi+18,451 mi
Average of roughly 10,311 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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