2008 Vauxhall Vectra · 39,375 MOT tests
2008 Vauxhall Vectra reliability
2008 Vauxhall Vectras fail 46.3% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 11 Vectra years (39,375 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vectras: 45.9%)
- 46.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vectras: 45.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 112,360
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 39,375
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- Weak spot: brakes, 18.4% of tests fail here (59% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 64% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.6%
- Brakes18.4%
- Lights and electrics18.2%
- Tyres9.2%
- Body, chassis and structure8.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.17%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.51%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.23%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.83%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 3.71%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.23%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.48%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (17.78%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.94%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.92%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.82%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.24%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Vectra year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra reliable?
2008 Vauxhall Vectras fail 46.3% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 11 Vectra years (39,375 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.17% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (4.51% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (4.23% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Vauxhall Vectra shows 112,360 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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