2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · FD08 OYJ
2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 117,773 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,773 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.
FD08 OYJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2025
- 117,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD08 OYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Vectra (FD08 OYJ) between June 2011 and April 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”.
FD08 OYJ Mileage History
- 14/06/201133,162 mi
- 19/06/201241,904 mi+8,742 mi
- 11/06/201349,991 mi+8,087 mi
- 11/06/201349,991 mi
- 16/06/201457,530 mi+7,539 mi
- 23/06/201457,625 mi+95 mi
- 09/06/201563,545 mi+5,920 mi
- 11/06/201563,546 mi+1 mi
- 14/06/201669,118 mi+5,572 mi
- 14/06/201669,118 mi
- 13/06/201776,728 mi+7,610 mi
- 21/06/201776,807 mi+79 mi
- 07/06/201887,028 mi+10,221 mi
- 12/07/201994,306 mi+7,278 mi
- 12/01/2021103,373 mi+9,067 mi
- 27/09/2022108,468 mi+5,095 mi
- 27/09/2022108,468 mi
- 07/02/2024111,739 mi+3,271 mi
- 10/04/2025117,773 mi+6,034 mi
- 10/04/2025117,773 mi
Average of roughly 6,121 miles per year across 20 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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