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AP08BFA
2008 VAUXHALL VECTRA
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1910cc
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- Registration AP08BFA
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model VECTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
14
Passes
11
Failures
56%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
1 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 131,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Aux belt fraying, tensioner looks to be on a angle
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier terminals loose (4.13 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,894 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 124,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions unable to be completed rear exhaust box missing (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,255 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
4 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 115,255 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
30 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 115,206 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
24 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,154 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2023 14 Jun 202623 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 107,154 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
6 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,946 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 95,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,475 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
5 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,733 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,318 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2018 14 Jun 202631 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 86,305 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- centre heat shield insecure
4 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,339 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2017 14 Jun 20261 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 82,326 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak strut (2.7.3)
16 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,707 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2016 14 Jun 202623 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,413 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2015 14 Jun 202622 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 56,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,931 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 54,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,088 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2014 14 Jun 202615 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 48,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
2 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,265 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2013 14 Jun 202617 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,198 MI
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AP08BFA was registered on 2008-05-16
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