2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · ST08 NBA
2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 May 2008. Recorded mileage 116,278 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,278 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.
ST08 NBA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 116,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST08 NBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Vectra (ST08 NBA) between April 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
ST08 NBA Mileage History
- 30/04/201113,204 mi
- 12/05/201219,163 mi+5,959 mi
- 27/04/201322,960 mi+3,797 mi
- 18/04/201426,542 mi+3,582 mi
- 18/04/201426,542 mi
- 24/04/201528,723 mi+2,181 mi
- 01/05/201528,769 mi+46 mi
- 30/04/201631,461 mi+2,692 mi
- 15/05/201735,423 mi+3,962 mi
- 16/05/201735,430 mi+7 mi
- 30/04/201840,595 mi+5,165 mi
- 02/05/201840,620 mi+25 mi
- 11/05/201943,698 mi+3,078 mi
- 11/05/201943,698 mi
- 20/10/202047,137 mi+3,439 mi
- 23/11/202148,733 mi+1,596 mi
- 17/12/202148,754 mi+21 mi
- 08/12/202267,547 mi+18,793 mi
- 14/12/202267,670 mi+123 mi
- 05/12/202386,626 mi+18,956 mi
- 08/12/202386,628 mi+2 mi
- 21/11/2024105,858 mi+19,230 mi
- 02/01/2025105,963 mi+105 mi
- 02/01/2025105,963 mi
- 13/02/2026116,278 mi+10,315 mi
Average of roughly 6,968 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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