2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9L Diesel · YA57 SLV
2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 128,739 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,739 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.
YA57 SLV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2025
- 128,739 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.
YA57 SLV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Vectra (YA57 SLV) between January 2011 and January 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 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: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
YA57 SLV Mileage History
- 06/01/201135,703 mi
- 22/03/201242,336 mi+6,633 mi
- 28/02/201349,892 mi+7,556 mi
- 28/02/201349,892 mi
- 24/02/201456,772 mi+6,880 mi
- 26/02/201561,941 mi+5,169 mi
- 22/02/201668,432 mi+6,491 mi
- 06/03/201775,188 mi+6,756 mi
- 06/03/201775,188 mi
- 08/03/201881,807 mi+6,619 mi
- 08/03/201881,807 mi
- 11/03/201989,125 mi+7,318 mi
- 06/03/202096,126 mi+7,001 mi
- 06/03/202096,126 mi
- 15/02/2021110,312 mi+14,186 mi
- 15/02/2021110,312 mi
- 14/02/2022108,786 mi-1,526 mi
- 14/02/2022108,786 mi
- 02/02/2023116,581 mi+7,795 mi
- 02/02/2023116,581 mi
- 07/02/2024123,876 mi+7,295 mi
- 14/01/2025128,739 mi+4,863 mi
Average of roughly 6,634 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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