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AF08TAU
2008 VAUXHALL VECTRA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1910cc
General Information
- Registration AF08TAU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model VECTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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- Expired 25 Nov 2022
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
12
Passes
5
Failures
70.59%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
26 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,667 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing very corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake back plates corroded
- Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
15 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 123,661 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested Exhaust rear section missing (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer missing (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative Uncertain f working as unable to test (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim not tested Both as lamps not working (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake back plates corroded
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing very corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
16 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,654 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear brake backing plate rusty
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,415 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
11 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 90,415 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,384 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
1 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 88,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust system insecure Mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin Tail pipe insecure (6.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
29 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,930 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Both rear tyres are wearing on their inner edges and unevenly
27 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,255 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible (7.1.2)
27 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 73,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,623 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust hanger bracket broken in front of rear box
12 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,750 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2016 13 Jun 202627 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,595 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2015 13 Jun 202612 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,586 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202612 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 47,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
20 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,161 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,457 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF08TAU was registered on 2008-03-25
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