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AA08 ABX

2008 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

210,965 mi
Last recorded210,965 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vectra83,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ABX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 210,965 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OS+NS ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

TRACKING

Fail 2 Dec 2023 210,965 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OS+NS ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

TRACKING

Pass 13 Dec 2022 197,276 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 196,187 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 183,600 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 178,028 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 177,994 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

small nail in o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 13 Jun 2019 166,607 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 166,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 156,865 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 156,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 142,165 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 142,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 128,409 miles

EML on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Jul 2016 128,409 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2015 115,923 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

front pads look low(advise wheels off inspection)

wear onn front discs ,advise renewing when pads due

Fail 4 Jul 2015 115,922 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

front pads look low(advise wheels off inspection)

wear onn front discs ,advise renewing when pads due

Pass 22 May 2014 103,183 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake travel long

Pass 21 May 2013 86,572 miles

wiper blades split

Fail 17 May 2013 86,572 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

wiper blades split

Pass 8 May 2012 71,501 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 20 May 2011 55,981 miles

advise rear offside tyre has worn very uneavenly/lumpy on inner edge

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vectra?

Based on 7,582,833 MOT tests across 740,847 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
7,435
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
740,847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 540,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 415,488
Registration plate lamp not working 211,691
coil spring broken 205,025
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 200,669
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AA08 ABX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 83,039 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vectra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 540,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 ABX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vectra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AA08 ABX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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