2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9L Diesel · FM57 DDN
2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 120,068 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Nov 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,068 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.
FM57 DDN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2024
- 120,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM57 DDN 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 (FM57 DDN) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
FM57 DDN Mileage History
- 20/01/2022109,130 mi
- 20/01/2022109,130 mi
- 16/01/2023116,851 mi+7,721 mi
- 18/01/2023116,852 mi+1 mi
- 20/01/2024120,068 mi+3,216 mi
Average of roughly 5,473 miles per year across 5 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
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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