2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · SB08 DZE
2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 184,695 miles. MOT expired on 01 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,695 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.
SB08 DZE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2024
- 184,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB08 DZE 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 (SB08 DZE) between June 2023 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
SB08 DZE Mileage History
- 06/06/2023173,079 mi
- 22/06/2023173,715 mi+636 mi
- 23/06/2023173,721 mi+6 mi
- 03/05/2024184,695 mi+10,974 mi
- 03/05/2024184,695 mi
Average of roughly 12,773 miles per year across 5 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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