2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · SC08 EVD
2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 105,776 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,776 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.
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SC08 EVD Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 105,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC08 EVD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Vectra (SC08 EVD) between June 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 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: Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
SC08 EVD Mileage History
- 10/06/201127,505 mi
- 22/06/201233,967 mi+6,462 mi
- 20/06/201339,846 mi+5,879 mi
- 19/06/201446,922 mi+7,076 mi
- 22/06/201554,775 mi+7,853 mi
- 22/06/201554,775 mi
- 18/06/201661,864 mi+7,089 mi
- 18/06/201661,864 mi
- 16/06/201766,843 mi+4,979 mi
- 27/06/201871,762 mi+4,919 mi
- 27/06/201871,762 mi
- 25/06/201974,850 mi+3,088 mi
- 25/06/202078,095 mi+3,245 mi
- 25/06/202078,095 mi
- 29/04/202179,753 mi+1,658 mi
- 29/03/202292,279 mi+12,526 mi
- 30/03/202395,826 mi+3,547 mi
- 30/03/202395,826 mi
- 15/04/202499,279 mi+3,453 mi
- 15/04/202499,279 mi
- 27/05/2025102,784 mi+3,505 mi
- 29/05/2025102,803 mi+19 mi
- 27/05/2026105,776 mi+2,973 mi
Average of roughly 5,231 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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